Question

Give an account of some of the early campaigns of Gandhi after his arrival in India?

Answer 1

Instructions: The answer to this question can be given by writing about the different campaigns of Gandhi at places such as Champaran, Kheda and Ahmedabad.

Solution: The Champaran campaign of 1917 and the Kheda or Kaira movement of 1918 were some of the early interventions made by Gandhi against the British. He led the peasants in their struggle against unfair terms and excessive taxes that were imposed by the British. Gandhi also led the Ahmedabad textile workers' agitation in 1918. He also came in contact with several important leaders like Rajendra Prasad and Vallabh Bhai Patel.Gandhi himself emerged as a popular leader.