Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent leader

Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent leader and thinker of the Indian independence movement who developed a unique philosophy of nonviolence, self-reliance and spiritualism. He used various terms to describe his vision for India such as Swadhinata, Swaraj and Dharmarajya which have different connotations and evolutionary significance. Swadhinata which means independence or freedom was Gandhis primary goal for India. He believed that India should be free from British colonial rule as well as from all forms of social and economic inequality. Swadhinata also refers to self-reliance where India should be able to produce its goods and services without depending on foreign powers. Gandhi envisioned a decentralized economy based on cottage industries and village self-governance which he called swadeshi.