Gandhi's early travels had a big impact on how he understood colonialism.

1. South Africa (1893-1914):

   • Gandhi lived in South Africa for 21 years.
   • During this time, he saw how harsh and unfair British colonial rule was.
   • He saw unfair laws that hurt over 3 million Indians, which pushed him to fight for their rights.

2. Racial Discrimination:

   • Gandhi faced many tough situations, like getting kicked off a train because he didn’t have a first-class ticket, even though he had a reservation.
   • This event motivated him to stand up for civil rights.

3. Formation of Satyagraha:

   • In South Africa, Gandhi created the idea of "Satyagraha."
   • This was a way to protest against wrongdoing without using violence.
   • He brought different communities together to fight for their rights.

4. Comparative Colonialism:

   • By seeing the unfair treatment in South Africa, Gandhi noticed similarities with what was happening in India.
   • This helped him understand the bigger picture of fighting against colonial rule.

Gandhi's early experiences abroad were very important in shaping his beliefs about fighting against colonialism and working for social justice.