... Indian people; he was their voice and their image. His words were that of the wisest man and his appearance was that of the poorest peasant. He even stopped wearing western clothes. Instead Gandhi opted for the dhoti-a single piece of cloth wrapped around the hips and pulled between the legs. This dhoti was the dress code for the poorest peasant ... impression on the history of India and the World- he challenged the all-powerful British Empire and won India her freedom. Throughout his lifetime, he has often been on the front pages on newspapers throughout the world for his non-violent f...

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