In which city was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated in 1948?

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948 in the compound of Birla House (now Gandhi Smriti), a large mansion in central New Delhi. His assassin was Nathuram Vinayak Godse, a right wing advocate of Hindu nationalism, a member of the political party the Hindu Mahasabha, and a former member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Godse had planned the assassination with others from various backgrounds, including a refugee from the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.

Gandhi had just walked up the low steps to the raised lawn behind Birla House where he conducted his multi-faith prayer meetings every evening. Godse stepped out from the crowd flanking the path leading to the dais and into Gandhi's way, firing three bullets at point-blank range. Gandhi instantly fell to the ground. Gandhi was carried back to his room in Birla house from where a representative emerged some time later to announce that he had died.

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Satish Chandran

Though he was a barrister,He didn't wear much because saw the untouchables or outcast poor people of South India who didn't have much clothes to wear,he practiced ahimsa,that is not killing of any,non violence,totalitarian and gave up total sexual life after he entered freedom movement. The title, Mahatma i.e. Great Soul,was given to him by Nobel Laureate, Sir.Ravindranath Tagore.

ninakamwene

Steven Ernest Scott, what is your definition of heaven? What you call heaven might be called other names, since the is only one Universe of the Mind. Ask Einstein. Consciousness Is One. Try to respect other folks religions as you are allowed to practice yours. By the way on earth I might be called a Christian.

rainydaz

just read a few statments wow to the one who said he was a pedo wow your so rong he was not and were is your proff in sayen such a thing may be your one or just sayen it to stir people up how cruel are you for sayen such a thing of such a man im not a educated person left school at 13yrs to help at home with siblings even i know a little of this wondefull man who all he wanted was peace he deserves respect not harmfull words of untruth

GONavarini

The gentleman's name was Mohandas, not Mahatma. The term "Mahatma" is a title of veneration, meaning "ascended (or enlightened) master".so properly written it should The Mahatma Gandhi.

Conrado De Leon

Never mind mentioning that the assassin was a Muslim, opposing the religious partition of India and Pakistan, for Hinduists and Muslims. He was properly hanged.

Hana Binder Gottschalk

Cheryl McMeekin, you are 100% right

Donna Smith

Got the correct answer.

Don Racette

ibellejones What is the name of your GUEST? :)

Cheryl McMeekin

He was a great man for his time,Gandhi would be devastated with the way society has become.

Dave Freese

rainydaz, Yes you are right!! I live in South Africa where he did much good.

ikukreja

As far as I know Gandhi was assassinated in Jalianwala Bhag Amritsar by Nathu Ram Godse. Amritsar is my hometown and I have seen this historical Place. I was surprised to see Amritsar not in the answer options ☹️

Todd Van Dell

stellaclaude, Really? A pedophile? How do you know that? He gave up sex of any kind. So because he was peace loving, and anti terrorist, he was also a pedophile? Okay. Do everyone here a huge favor. Before you make a statement like that? Have ALL your facts lined up, and submit them as proof of what you're saying. You accuse someone of being a pedophile but then follow that accusation with precisely ZERO facts to back yourself up? I call bullshit. Do not accuse someone of being a pedophile with NO FACTS to back your accusation up with. By that same token, I could say YOU'RE a pedophile. Does that make you one? I don't know. We've never met. So, how the hell do I know? EXACTLY. I don't. My point here? Neither do you. If you have concrete evidence to prove and substantiate your claim? Lay it out. Share it with the whole class. But from my experience? Someone who accuses someone else of something like pedophilia? Is very likely one themselves. The old it takes one to know one. And pointing the finger at others to deflect unwanted attention away from themselves. My point being? If you dislike such accusations being aimed at you? Don't direct such accusations at anyone else. Especially anyone no longer alive to defend themselves from said accusations. It's unseemly and inappropriate. This is neither the time nor the place for such grossly insensitive, wildly speculative remarks. If you can't back up your bullshit with facts? Keep it to yourself. Don't desecrate the memory of the dead.

jack patti go

I got it!

silrem

Rose Erofeev, terrorism was happening all over India, Pakistan and Kashmir during the last few years of his life. In 1946-7 terrorism was happening against the British (some would argue justified, some not) in Palestine that ended in war between Israel and Arab States. Ghandi campaigned against terrorism and violence, unfortunately he wasn't successful all the time.