2007-02-28 02:29:59 · 3 answers · asked by hamd 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The march started at the Sabarmati Ashram, also known as Gandhi Ashram. It is located on the Western banks of Sabarmati River, in Northern Ahmedabad
2007-02-28 02:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by Libby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On March 12, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started his march to Dandi from Sabarmati Ashram with 78 volunteers. Thousands joined him along the route. The group reached Dandi April 5, where Mahatma Gandhi made salt, breaching the oppressive Salt Act of the British rulers. Such is the response to the anniversary event here that even a 95-year-old man wants to participate. "The response is beyond our expectations. The oldest participant will be somebody who is 95," Tushar Gandhi said.
2007-02-28 02:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by MikeDot3s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On March 12, 1930, Gandhi and approximately 78 male satyagrahis set out, on foot, for the coastal village of Dandi some 240 miles from their starting point in Sabarmati, a journey which was to last 23 days (Jack 237).
Sabarmati Ashram (Hindi: साबर्मति आश्रम)was established by Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad, in Gujarat in India.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabarmati_Ashram
2007-02-28 02:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by parrotjohn2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋