South African Experience — Mains Questions

Analyze how Gandhi's South African experience served as a 'laboratory' for the development of his philosophy of Satyagraha and mass mobilization techniques. (250 words, 15 marks)

To what extent did the discriminatory legislation in South Africa shape Gandhi's understanding of colonial oppression and his methods of resistance? Discuss with examples. (250 words, 15 marks)

Examine the significance of the Gandhi-Smuts Agreement (1914) in the context of Gandhi's South African struggle and its implications for his future role in India. (250 words, 15 marks)