During the Quit India movement of 1942, Mahatma Gandhi was arrested on the 9th of August that year. The Quit India movement was a civil disobedience campaign launched by Gandhi, calling for the immediate independence of India and non-violent resistance against British rule. Gandhi`s arrest took place a few days after the movement began, and he was detained along with other prominent leaders of the Indian National Congress. The movement sought to unite the Indian population behind the cause of independence and saw widespread protests, strikes, and demonstrations throughout the country. Gandhi`s arrest marked a significant moment in the struggle for Indian independence and further intensified the movement`s momentum.