UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 2013 · Q1(e) · 10 marks
“Gandhi's body is in jail but his soul is with you, India's prestige is in your hands, you must not use any violence under any circumstances. You will be beaten but you must not resist; you must not raise a hand to ward off blows.” Critically examine
- Chapter
- Rise of Gandhi
- Topic
- Gandhi's Rise, Leadership and Methods
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