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“Non-co-operation is a movement intended to invite Englishmen to co-operate with us on honourable terms or retire from our land.”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Book:Volume of prefaces

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Volume of prefaces

This book compiles prefaces written by different authors, offering insights into the origins and intentions behind various literary works. more

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A leader of the Indian independence movement, lawyer, politician, and social activist, Mahatma Gandhi is revered as the 'Father of the Nation'. He advocated for non-violence and unity between Hindus and Muslims, leading the Indian struggle for independence and profoundly influencing history both in India and around the world. more

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