In which of the following years was the Satyagraha Ashram founded by Mahatma Gandhi?

Option 3 : 1915

The correct answer is 1915.

• Satyagraha Ashram at Ahmedabad is the place where Mahatma Gandhi lived after he returned from South Africa in 1915.
• The “Satyagraha Ashrama” was founded by Mahatama Gandhi at Kocharab near Ahmedabad in the year 1915.
• Later in 1917, the ashram was shifted to Sabarmati and came to be known as the “Sabarmati Ashram”.
• The ashram was relocated because Gandhiji wanted to carry out agricultural activities.

• Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation and is commonly called Bapu.
• His birthday on 2 October is commemorated in India as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday.
• He was a prolific writer. One of Gandhi's publications Hind Swaraj was published in Gujarati in 1909.
• He was the leader of various movements (Satyagraha, Champaran Movement, Kheda Movement, Quit India Movement).
• On 9th January, we celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or NRI Day because Gandhiji returned to India on this day from South Africa in 1915. 
• He became the president of Congress during its Belgaum session, 1924.