Correct option is D
Mahatma Gandhi started the Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930.
- It began at the Sabarmati Ashram on 12 March 1930.
- It ended on 6 April 1930 with Gandhi and his followers breaking the salt law in the coastal village of Dandi.
Explanation:
● The Dandi March was a non-violent protest against the British salt tax.
● Gandhi walked 240 miles from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi on the Gujarat coast.
● The march aimed to produce salt from seawater, defying British laws.
● It marked the beginning of the Civil Disobedience Movement.
● The event mobilized thousands of Indians and became a symbol of resistance against colonial rule.
● Gandhi’s leadership inspired global movements for civil rights and freedom.
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● The march lasted 24 days
● The Civil Disobedience Movement demanded the repeal of oppressive colonial laws.
● The event drew significant international attention to India's independence struggle.
● Gandhi’s use of non-violence became a powerful tool for political change.
● Sabarmati Ashram served as Gandhi’s residence and a hub for freedom activities.
Additional Information:
- (A) Dandi: The endpoint of the march where salt was manufactured.
- (B) Porbandar: Gandhi’s birthplace
- (C) Ahmedabad: The city near Sabarmati Ashram