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Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws - the civil disobedience in In
In 1930 Ghandi led the Salt March to Dandi, which was an act of non-violent protest against the British salt tax in colonial India
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Breaking Disobedience Gandhi Laws Protest Salt Violent
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the power of non-violent resistance with our Fine Art Print of Mahatma Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws. This iconic image, captured during the historic Salt March to Dandi in 1930, symbolizes Gandhi's unwavering commitment to civil disobedience against the British salt tax in colonial India. Printed in high quality, this fine art print from Media Storehouse, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for any collection inspired by history, social justice, or the art of photography. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and let this inspiring image ignite conversations and reflection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.6cm (20" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful image captures the moment when Mahatma Gandhi, the legendary Indian freedom fighter, breaks the British salt laws in Dandi, Gujarat, India, in 1930. With a small hammer in hand, Gandhi symbolically shatters a salt container, defying the unjust British salt tax that had been imposed on the Indian people for centuries. This act of civil disobedience marked the beginning of the Salt Satyagraha, a non-violent protest campaign that would ultimately help India gain its independence from British colonial rule. Gandhi led a 24-day march from Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi, accompanied by thousands of followers, to make salt from seawater in defiance of the British monopoly on the production and sale of salt. The Salt March was a pivotal moment in Indian history, as it galvanized the Indian independence movement and inspired countless others to join the fight for freedom. The Salt Laws were a significant source of revenue for the British colonial government, and their enforcement was a major point of contention between the Indian people and their British rulers. By breaking the salt laws, Gandhi and his followers demonstrated their commitment to non-violent resistance and their belief in the power of collective action to bring about social and political change. This historic photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian people in their quest for freedom and self-rule. It is a testament to the enduring power of civil disobedience as a means of bringing about social and political transformation.
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