Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: 7 lesser known facts from his life

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Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: 7 lesser known facts from his life

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<p>Mahatma Gandhi, affectionately known as Bapu, never travelled by plane. He preferred to journey by train.</p>

Gandhi's Train Journeys

Mahatma Gandhi, affectionately known as Bapu, never travelled by plane. He preferred to journey by train.

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<p>Despite being nominated five times for the Nobel Prize, Mahatma Gandhi never received it.</p>

Nobel Prize Nominations

Despite being nominated five times for the Nobel Prize, Mahatma Gandhi never received it.

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<p>It was Subhash Chandra Bose who first referred to Gandhi as 'Father of the Nation' during a radio broadcast in 1944.</p>

Father of the Nation

It was Subhash Chandra Bose who first referred to Gandhi as 'Father of the Nation' during a radio broadcast in 1944.

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Gandhi's First Legal Case

Gandhi lost his first case as a lawyer, but went on to become a leading figure in India’s struggle for independence.

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Roads Named After Gandhi

In India, 53 major roads and 48 roads internationally are named after Mahatma Gandhi.

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An Act of Humility

When Gandhi’s shoe fell off a train, he tossed the other one out as well, so that someone could have a matching pair.

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Gandhi's English Tutor

Mahatma Gandhi's English teacher was an Irishman.

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