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Five generations before the Mahatma's grandfather, Lalji Gandhi (born circa 1674) was the first of 5 successful generations of Naib Diwans of the Princely state of Porbander. [8] Family tree of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi. Source: Gandhi Ashram Sabarmati
Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi (1822 — 16 November 1885) [1] was a court official in Porbandar. He served as Diwan of Porbandar and Rajkot and was the father of Mahatma Gandhi.
Lalji Gandhi. Ramji Gandhi. The Gandhi Heritage Portal is a complete repository of authentic information about Mahatma Gandhi with some rare photographs and writings. The Gandhi Heritage Portal is developed by the Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial trust, Ahmedabad.
Sep 30, 2018 · It is at such a time, that we find the first reference to Lalji Gandhi, the earliest known ancestor of Mahatma Gandhi, around the year 1674 CE. The Gandhis were originally a family of grocers from Ghogha, (in present day Bhavnagar district of Gujarat), a once important port dating back to the 5th century CE.
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From the village of Kutiana(then Junagadh), the Gandhi family originated, In the late 17th or early 18th century, Lalji Gandhi moved to Porbandar and entered the service of its ruler, the Rana. Several generations of the family served as civil servants in the state administration before Uttamchand, Karamchand’s father, became diwanin the early 19th...
Like his father Uttamchand Gandhi, Karamchand grew a court officer or chief minister of the prince, the local ruler of Porbandar. Karamchand’s duties involved advising the royal family of Porbandar and hiring other government officials. Karamchand had very little formal education, but his knowledge and experience made him a good administrator. He w...
Despite Karamchand’s success in his job, he did not discover ways to accumulate wealth. The Gandhis had lots to eat, a decent number of servants, and a few nice pieces of furniture. But they were by no means wealthy. The money Karamchand made just met the household expenses.
Karamchand married four times. His first three marriages ended with the deaths of his wives. Among which two died immediately after giving birth to two daughters. In 1859, he married Putlibai Gandhi(1844 – 15 June 1891). Their marriage lasted until he died in 1885. This marriage produced four children – three sons including Laxmidas Gandhi (1860 – ...
In 1885, Karamchand suffered a serious attack of the fistula. Putlibai and her children (notably Mohandas) took care of him. His health began to decline day by day. Although doctors tried different types of treatment, it was to no avail. He later suggested surgery for that, but his family doctor denied doing so. Karamchand’s health remained to decl...
3 days ago · Karamchand Uttamchand Gandhi (1822–1885) also known as Kaba Gandhi was a political figure in Porbandar. He served as Diwanof Porbandar, Rajkot, and Wankaner. He was the father of Mahatma Gandhi and Laxmidas Karamchand Gandhi. The Gandhi family originated from the village of Kutiana in what was then Junagadh State. [2]
4 days ago · Mahatma Gandhi, the revered Indian leader and advocate of nonviolent resistance, inspired a nation to fight for independence from British rule through peaceful means, leaving an enduring legacy in history.
