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What awards did Gandhi achieve?

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, received numerous awards and recognitions throughout his lifetime. Here are some notable awards he achieved:

1. Kaiser-i-Hind Medal (1915): The British government awarded Gandhi the Kaiser-i-Hind Medal for his contributions to public service in India.

2. Nobel Peace Prize (1948): Gandhi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 for his nonviolent resistance and efforts to achieve Indian independence.

3. Bharat Ratna (1994): The Indian government posthumously awarded Gandhi the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, in 1994.

4. Time Magazine's "Man of the Year" (1930): Time Magazine named Gandhi as the "Man of the Year" in 1930 for his leadership of the nonviolent civil disobedience movement in India.

5. Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century" (1999): Gandhi was included in Time Magazine's list of the "100 Most Influential People of the 20th Century" in 1999.

These are just a few of the many awards and recognitions that Gandhi received for his contributions to peace, nonviolence, and the independence of India. His legacy continues to be celebrated around the world.

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