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Framed Print : Gandhi breaking the Salt Laws - the civil disobedience in In
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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
22"x18" Modern Frame
Experience the power of history with our stunning Framed Print of 'Gandhi Breaking the Salt Laws' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic image captures the moment when Mahatma Gandhi led the Salt March to Dandi, an act of courageous civil disobedience against the British salt tax in colonial India. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve and enhance the rich details of this historic photograph. Bring this inspiring piece of art into your home or office and be inspired by the legacy of this noble leader's non-violent resistance.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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