Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, born on February 6, 1890, and died on January 20, 1988, was a renowned activist known as the 'Gandhi of Afghanistan'. He advocated for nonviolent resistance and dedicated his efforts to the independence and national self-determination of Afghanistan. Ghaffar Khan began organizing nonviolent movements in the early 20th century and founded the 'Nonviolent Army' to peacefully resist British colonial rule. His activities had a profound impact on Afghanistan and the global nonviolent movement.