In which of the following years was the Satyagraha Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 1915.

Key Points

Satyagraha Ashram at Ahmedabad is the place where Mahatma Gandhi lived after he returned from South Africa in 1915.
The “Satyagraha Ashrama” was founded by Mahatama Gandhi at Kocharab near Ahmedabad in the year 1915.
Later in 1917, the ashram was shifted to Sabarmati and came to be known as the “Sabarmati Ashram”.
The ashram was relocated because Gandhiji wanted to carry out agricultural activities.

Additional Information

Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation and is commonly called Bapu.
His birthday on 2 October is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday.
He was a prolific writer. One of Gandhi's publications Hind Swaraj was published in Gujarati in 1909.
He was the leader of various movements (Satyagraha, Champaran Movement, Kheda Movement).
On 9th January, we celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or NRI Day because Gandhiji returned to India on this day from South Africa in 1915.
He became the president of Congress during its Belgaum session, 1924.