Kaba Gandhi No Delo facts for kids
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| Location | Rajkot, Gujarat, India |
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| Type | Museum |
| Collections | Photographs, objects, belongings of Mahatma Gandhi |
| Owner | Gandhi Smriti Trust |
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Building details
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| Alternative names | Gandhi Smriti |
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| Type | Haveli |
| Architectural style | Saurashtrian architecture |
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| Floor count | 2 |
| Floor area | 400 square yards (330 m2) |
Kaba Gandhi No Delo is a special house and museum in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. It was once the main family home of Mahatma Gandhi, a very important leader for India's independence. He lived here from 1881 to 1915. The house shows the traditional style of buildings from the Saurashtra region. Today, it has a permanent picture exhibition called Gandhi Smriti.
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History of Kaba Gandhi's Home
How the House Got Its Name
Mahatma Gandhi's father was named Karamchand Gandhi. People often called him Kaba Gandhi. Because of this, his home became known as Kaba Gandhi No Delo. In the Gujarati language, "Delo" means "residence" or "house."
Gandhi Family Moves to Rajkot
Kaba Gandhi was originally from Porbandar. He moved to Rajkot in 1874. This was because he became the Diwan of the Rajkot State. A Diwan was like a prime minister or chief minister for a state. Two years later, his family also moved to Rajkot.
Building Their New Home
In early 1880, the Rajkot State gave Kaba Gandhi about 400 square yards of land. He then built this house. The Gandhi family moved into their new home in 1881. Before this, they had lived in a rented house. Mahatma Gandhi was 12 years old when they moved into Kaba Gandhi No Delo.
Life in the House
Mahatma Gandhi lived in this house from 1881 to 1887. During this time, he married Kasturba Gandhi. Their elder sons, Harilal Gandhi and Manilal Gandhi, were also born here. Kaba Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's father, passed away in 1885. The house remained the family's main home until 1915. This included the years when Gandhi lived in London and South Africa. After returning from South Africa in 1915, he started the Kochrab Ashram in Ahmedabad.
From Home to Museum
The Gandhi family sold the house in 1920. After independence of India, the government of Saurashtra State bought it in 1948. In 1969, on Mahatma Gandhi's 100th birthday, the house was given to the Gandhi Smriti Trust. For some years, a group called Putliba Udyogmandir Trust used the house. They held educational and sewing classes there. Later, they moved to a different place. Now, the house is a permanent exhibition called Gandhi Smriti. It shows pictures and items related to Mahatma Gandhi.
Architecture and Features of the House
Traditional Design
The house is a haveli, which is a traditional Indian mansion. It is built in the Saurashtrian (Kathiawari) architectural style. This style often includes an arched gateway. This gateway leads into a courtyard, which is surrounded by rooms. The house is located on Lakhajiraj Road, near Gheekanta Road.
Inside the House
The building has two floors. It is painted in white and yellow colors. The main gate is quite large compared to other gates and small shops nearby. The house has nine rooms and a kitchen. The kitchen is next to the courtyard.
What You Can See Today
Today, the house has a permanent exhibition. It displays many photographs and paintings. You can also see objects and belongings that belonged to Mahatma Gandhi. There is also a hand pump in the courtyard.
See also
- Kochrab Ashram
- Tolstoy Farm
- Sabarmati Ashram
- Sevagram
Images for kids
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Paintings in the house
