MAHATMA Life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in Eight Volumes , D.G TENDULKAR, JHAVERI, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU,1951

Mahatma: Life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is a monumental eight-volume biography written by D.G. Tendulkar. Published between 1951 and 1954, this work is considered one of the most comprehensive and authoritative accounts of Gandhi’s life and philosophy.

Key Features of the Work:

1. First Edition: The original edition, highly sought after by collectors, reflects a meticulous effort to document Gandhi’s life in great detail.

2. Content Scope: The volumes cover Gandhi’s life from his birth in 1869 to his assassination in 1948, exploring his evolution from a young barrister in South Africa to the leader of India’s non-violent struggle for independence.

3. Source Material: Tendulkar used letters, speeches, diaries, and contemporary records, many of which were rare and unpublished at the time.