Which Indian leader became known for promoting nonviolent resistance against British imperial rule?
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Correct answer: Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi advocated nonviolent resistance, known as satyagraha. His methods mobilized mass participation in India’s independence movement.
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