Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi was called as Mahatma by

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Mohan Das Karamchand Gandhi was called as ‘Mahatma’ by

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The correct answer is option 4, Rabindra Nath Tagore. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was called `Mahatma` by Rabindra Nath Tagore. `Mahatma` means `great soul` and Tagore bestowed this title upon Gandhi as a way to honor his noble character and selfless efforts in leading the Indian independence movement through non-violent means. Although options 1, 2, and 3 were prominent figures in Indian political history at the time, it was Tagore who christened Gandhi with the title `Mahatma`. This honor reflected Gandhi`s respected role as a spiritual and political leader in India and around the world.