Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
A collection of handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi was sold at an auction in Mumbai for $1.69 million, setting a record for an Indian historical document. The notes, written between 1944 and 1946, offer personal insights into Gandhi's philosophy on non-violence and self-restraint.
Why it matters
The high sale price underscores the enduring cultural and historical value of Gandhi's personal writings and their significance to global history.
Image source, Saffronart Image caption, The handwritten notes have been sold at a record price for an Indian historical document
A rare collection of handwritten notes by Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi has been sold for $1.69m (£1.3m) at an auction in Mumbai city.
The notes, owned and preserved by the family of close associate and freedom fighter Anand T Hingorani, include 688 of Gandhi's handwritten messages on truth, non-violence and self-restraint written between 1944 and 1946.
Auction house Saffronart said the sale set a record for the highest price paid for an Indian historical document at an auction.
Gandhi led India's non-violent struggle against British rule and is fondly known as the father of the nation. But the notes offer a more personal glimpse of the man behind the political leader.
Image source, Saffronart Image caption, Gandhi's portable spinning wheel was among the 86 items auctioned
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