Tag: history

Jawaharlal Nehru's wife was Kamala Nehru (married 1916, died 1936). Kasturba was Gandhi's wife, Edwina Mountbatten was a close friend (not wife), and Sita is a mythological figure. The question specifically asks about Nehru's wife.

The Sepoy Mutiny, also called the First War of Indian Independence or the Rebellion of 1857, began in May 1857. This was a major uprising against British East India Company rule. 1923, 1498, and 1875 are incorrect - 1498 is Vasco da Gama's arrival, and 1875 is unrelated.

Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak started 'Kesari' (Marathi) in 1881 and 'Maratha' (English) in 1881 to serve as mouthpieces for Indian nationalism during the freedom struggle. 'Ghadhar' was started by Lala Hardayal, 'Free Hindustan' by Taraknath Das, and 'Swadesamitran' was a Tamil newspaper.

Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement (August 1942) during the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay. The Non-cooperation movement (1920), Civil Disobedience movement (1930), and Indian National movement (broader term) were different initiatives at different times.

India adopted its Constitution on 26th January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day. The Constituent Assembly completed drafting in November 1949, but adoption happened in January 1950. 9th December 1946 was when the Constituent Assembly first met, 20th February 1947 is unrelated, and 15th August 1947 was Independence Day.

Nathuram Godse assassinated Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948, at a prayer meeting in Birla House, New Delhi. Godse was a Hindu nationalist who opposed Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and his accommodation of Muslim interests.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is rightly recognized as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. He led the comprehensive drafting process and incorporated provisions for social justice, equality, and fundamental rights.

Subhash Chandra Bose founded the Indian National Army (INA) or Azad Hind Fauj in 1942 with Japanese support. He took command of the INA from Rash Behari Bose and led it with the slogan 'Give me blood, and I will give you freedom!'

Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, which was then part of the Porbandar State in the Kathiawar Agency of the British Indian Empire (now in Gujarat, India). This date is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday in India, and Gandhi's birthday is also recognized as the International Day of Non-Violence by the United Nations.

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was married to Kasturbai Makhanji in May 1883 when he was 13 years old, following the custom of child marriage prevalent in 19th century India. Kasturbai was 14 at the time of their arranged marriage, which was a common practice in that era despite later reforms against child marriage.