Satyagraha
A Sanskrit word defined as the power of nonviolence. A term coined and developed by Gandhi himself, it is a theory of protest that has influenced many social movements since.
Satyagrahi
Someone who practises satyagraha.
Swaraj
Freedom, or self-rule.
Ahimsa
A word derived from Sanskrit, defined as 'compassion'. Ahimsa is a key principle in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism.
Zamindar
From the Persian, meaning 'land-owner'. In relation the Indian sub-continent, a Zamindar was an aristocrat.
Indian National Congress
Often shortened to Congress. A social democratic/progressive political party founded in 1885 which was a key player in the Indian independence movement.
