Mahatma Gandhi was the famous leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule. He employed nonviolent civil disobedience and mass protests, which became the hallmark of his approach. Gandhi’s philosophy of satyagraha, meaning "truth force," aimed to promote social and political change without resorting to violence. He led significant campaigns, including the Salt March in 1930, which protested British salt taxes. His efforts mobilized millions of Indians and garnered international attention, contributing to India’s eventual independence in 1947. Gandhi remains an enduring symbol of peace and resistance against oppression, influencing numerous global movements for civil rights.