10 interesting facts about mahatma gandhi
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Mahatma gandhi biographyJoseph Doke, Gandhi's first biographer
It is certainly not at all easy to count the biographies written on Gandhiji. Hundreds of writers, journalists and close associates have authored the book on the great man.
But, it was Christian missionary Joseph Doke who had the unique distinction of writing the first biography of Bapu.
The best part of this biography was that when it was written, Gandhji had still not acquired the status of Mahatma.
In fact, he was barely 39 years old. It was in December that the two became bosom pals when Gandhi was in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Important events of mahatma gandhi life
Doke visited the house of Gandhi and met a man contrary to his expectations. The strain of work could be easily seen on the sprinkling of silver on his head. He spoke perfect English. On their very first meeting, both had a long extended chat on different subjects ranging from the plight of blacks to religion, setting the tone and tenor of a relationship that was to last for a lifetime.
They were such close