What if the most powerful weapon in the world was just walking? Mahatma Gandhi thought so. Born on October 2, 1869, in India, Gandhi grew up to become one of history's most famous leaders. But he never led an army. India was controlled by Britain at the time. British rulers made unfair laws. They taxed salt, a basic need, and punished anyone who made their own. Gandhi came up with a bold plan. He would walk 240 miles to the sea and make salt himself. Thousands of supporters joined him on the Salt March of 1930. Police beat the marchers, but nobody fought back. News cameras showed the world what was happening. Gandhi called his method nonviolence. He believed people could resist unfair treatment without hurting anyone. He organized peaceful protests and went to jail many times. His efforts helped India win independence from Britain in 1947. Today, October 2 is the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi proved that courage does not require a fist.