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Gandhiji's grandfather was Uttamchand Gandhi, also known as Ota Gandhi. He was the diwan of Porbandar state. The family had a tradition of serving as diwans (prime ministers) in various princely states of Gujarat.

Uttamchand Gandhi (Gandhiji's grandfather) was affectionately called "Ota Gandhi" in the family. This alias name is mentioned in various biographical accounts. The term "Ota" likely derives from affectionate diminutive forms used in Gujarati families.

Gandhiji's father was Karamchand Gandhi (1822-1885), who served as the diwan (prime minister) of Porbandar state. He was the father of Mahatma Gandhi and had four sons, with Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi being the youngest. Karamchand was known for his administrative skills and moderate income.

Kaba Gandhi was the alias of Karamchand Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's father. He served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of Porbandar state. The name 'Kaba' was a family nickname.

Karamchand Gandhi (Gandhiji's father) married four times. His first two wives died young, and Putlibai (Gandhiji's mother) was his fourth wife. This was not uncommon in that era.

Putlibai was Gandhiji's mother. She was Karamchand Gandhi's fourth wife and had a strong influence on Gandhi's moral development. Kasturbai was Gandhi's wife, not his mother.

Karamchand Gandhi (Gandhiji's father) served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of Porbandar state. In the princely state system, the Dewan was the highest administrative official, equivalent to a Prime Minister.

Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is historically known as Sudamapuri. This name comes from Sudama, Lord Krishna's friend who is believed to have lived here. The other options (Sudhapuri, Helapuri, Sudarshanpuri) are not correct historical names for Porbandar.

Dhruva's story of unwavering devotion to his parents despite severe hardships deeply influenced Gandhiji's philosophy of duty and sacrifice. Shravana is known for parental devotion but Dhruva's story particularly resonated with Gandhi's spiritual journey.

Harishchandra's play, about the king who never lied despite extreme trials, profoundly impacted young Gandhi and shaped his commitment to truth. Dhruva, Prahlada, and Bharata are other mythological figures but Harishchandra's story of truth was specifically transformative for Gandhi.