Why was Mahatma Gandhi killed by one of his own?

Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian activist who helped topple the British Empire, wasn't killed by colonisers, but by one of his own.When the struggle against the British was won, and India gained its independence, the ghosts of Partition lingered.And finally caught up with the man of peace.Why did Mahatma Gandhi, a man known for non-violence, meet such a violent end?Host: Aslan PahariProducer: Hannah JoseSound: John JacobsVideo Producer: Tejas BhatSpecial thanks: Michael Osmond for archives researchExecutive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica RadburnTo binge even more great episodes of ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find more stories of the world's most shocking assassinations — from the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac, Rasputin, and Gandhi met their end.

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