Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership profoundly influenced civil rights movements worldwide through his philosophy of nonviolent resistance, or Satyagraha. His successful campaigns for Indian independence from British rule inspired Martin Luther King Jr. in the United States and other leaders across the globe. Gandhi demonstrated how peaceful protests could challenge oppressive systems, emphasizing moral integrity and justice. His ideals resonated in various struggles for freedom and equality, advocating for change through love and nonviolent actions rather than violence.