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Kasturba Gandhi
Wife of mahatma gandhi, an indian leader of british era (1869-1944).
Born April 11th, 1869 in Porbandar.
Died February 22nd, 1944 at 74 years old in Aga Khan Palace (myocardial infarction, bronchopneumonia).
Kasturba Gandhi (1869-1944) passed away on February 22, 1944 at the age of 74. She was born to Gokuladas Kapadia and Vrajkunwerba Kapadia in Porbandar, Gujarat. She was married to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, more commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, in 1882 when he was only 13 years old. Kasturba Gandhi is remembered for her involvement in Indian independence, particularly as an advocate for civil rights. Through her husband's leadership of the movement, she was part of India during its transition to independence. Kasturba also played an invaluable role in establishing the Sabarmati Ashram at Ahmedabad and took charge of its day-to-day operations. Her commitment to education and public health also benefited countless people. She is survived by her two sons, Harilal Gandhi and Manilal Gandhi, and daughter Manu Gandhi.
Let children walk with Nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable unity, as taught in woods and meadows, plains and mountains and streams of our blessed star, and they will learn that death is stingless indeed, and as beautiful as life. John Muir