Gandhi's title was 'MAHATMA', which is a Sanskrit word meaning 'great soul'. MAHATMA Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who led India's struggle for independence from British rule. He was a major figure in the Indian independence movement and is widely considered to be one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. He is also known for his nonviolent civil disobedience and non-cooperation campaigns against the British Raj. His title of 'MAHATMA' was given to him by Rabindranath Tagore, a Nobel Prize-winning poet and philosopher.