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Questions about Devdas Gandhi

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Who was Devdas Gandhi?

Devdas Mohandas Gandhi was the fourth and youngest son of Mahatma Gandhi and Kasturba Gandhi. He was born on the 22nd of May 1900 in the Colony of Natal and became both an activist in the Indian independence movement and the editor of the Hindustan Times.

Where was Devdas Gandhi born?

Devdas Gandhi was born in the Colony of Natal. He did not come to India until he was a grown man, traveling there with his parents.

Who did Devdas Gandhi marry?

Devdas Gandhi married Lakshmi, the daughter of C. Rajagopalachari. Both their fathers required the couple to wait five years without seeing each other before they gave permission; the marriage took place in 1933.

What was the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha and what was Devdas Gandhi's role in it?

The Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha was an organization established by Mahatma Gandhi in Tamil Nadu in 1918 to propagate Hindi in southern India. Devdas Gandhi was its first pracharak, serving as its founding organizer.

What newspaper did Devdas Gandhi edit?

Devdas Gandhi served as editor of the Hindustan Times.

Who are the children of Devdas Gandhi?

Devdas Gandhi and his wife Lakshmi had four children, including Rajmohan Gandhi, Gopalkrishna Gandhi, and Ramchandra Gandhi.