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Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

“Machinery is the chief symbol of modern civilization; it represents a great sin.”

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Book:Indian Home Rule

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Indian Home Rule

This book chronicles the movement for Indian self-rule, examining the key figures, events, and political strategies employed in the fight against colonial rule. 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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