16. Gandhi Helped To Inspire Civil Rights Movements In 12 Countries Across Four Continents
Gandhi's influence was vast - not only did he inspire the Indian people to push for independence from the British Empire, he also roused civil rights movements across four continents. The likes of Martin Luther King Jr in the USA, Nelson Mandela in South Africa, Adolfo Perez Esquivel in Argentina and the Dalai Lama in Tibet have all acknowledged how they drew inspiration from Gandhi. In all, at least 12 civil rights movement cross the globe have been motivated by the actions of the Indian cultural leader.
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