# The Story of My Experiments with Truth — Character guide

> Key figures in The Story of My Experiments with Truth by Mahatma Gandhi.

- [Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/mohandas_gandhi.md): The author and protagonist, whose experiments with truth form the narrative.
- [Kasturbai Gandhi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/kasturbai_gandhi.md): Gandhi's wife, a constant companion through his struggles and experiments.
- [Gopal Krishna Gokhale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/gopal_krishna_gokhale.md): Gandhi's political mentor and guide in Indian public life.
- [Raychandbhai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/raychandbhai.md): A Jain philosopher and spiritual mentor who deeply influenced Gandhi.
- [Narayan Hemchandra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/narayan_hemchandra.md): A poet and companion during Gandhi's early London days.
- [Parsi Rustomji](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/parsi_rustomji.md): A generous Parsi merchant who supported Gandhi in South Africa.
- [Sir Pherozeshah Mehta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/pherozeshah_mehta.md): A prominent Indian lawyer and political leader in Bombay.
- [Hermann Kallenbach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/hermann_kallenbach.md): A German Jewish architect and close friend of Gandhi in South Africa.
- [Albert West](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/albert_west.md): A devoted English coworker who managed Gandhi's Phoenix Settlement.
- [Henry Polak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/henry_polak.md): A Jewish English journalist and close associate of Gandhi in South Africa.
- [Maganlal Gandhi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/maganlal_gandhi.md): Gandhi's cousin and a key manager of the Phoenix and Tolstoy Farms.
- [Manilal Gandhi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/manilal_gandhi.md): Gandhi's second son, who assisted in his father's work.
- [Dadabhai Naoroji](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/dadabhai_naoroji.md): An elder Indian statesman and mentor to Gandhi in London.
- [Lokamanya Tilak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/tilak.md): A fiery Indian nationalist leader and contemporary of Gandhi.
- [Rajkumar Shukla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/rajkumar_shukla.md): A determined indigo farmer who brought Gandhi to Champaran.
- [Kaba Gandhi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/kaba_gandhi.md): Gandhi's father, a principled Diwan of Porbandar and Rajkot.
- [Putlibai Gandhi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/putlibai_gandhi.md): Gandhi's deeply religious mother, who influenced his early spirituality.
- [Dada Abdulla](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/dada_abdulla.md): A wealthy Indian merchant in South Africa who hired Gandhi for a case.
- [Abdulla Sheth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/abdulla_sheth.md): A prominent Indian merchant in Pretoria who hosted Gandhi.
- [Mr. Coates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/coates.md): A Christian friend who introduced Gandhi to the Bible in Pretoria.
- [Mr. A. W. Baker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/a_w_baker.md): A Christian missionary who befriended Gandhi in Pretoria.
- [Balasundaram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/balasundaram.md): An indentured Tamil clerk who became Gandhi's first client in Natal.
- [Sorabji Adajania](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/sorabji_adajania.md): A Parsi coworker and manager of the Indian Opinion press.
- [Mrs. Polak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/polak_mrs.md): Wife of Henry Polak, who supported the Phoenix community.
- [Mr. Pestonji Padshah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/pestonji_padshah.md): A friend and fellow student from Gandhi's London days.
- [Mr. Chamberlain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/joshua_chamberlain.md): British Colonial Secretary who met with Indian delegations.
- [Mr. Harry Escombe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/harry_escombe.md): A Natal statesman and lawyer involved in Indian rights issues.
- [Pandit Malaviyaji](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/malaviyaji.md): A Hindu leader and educator who worked with Gandhi on national issues.
- [Dr. P. J. Mehta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/p_j_mehta.md): A physician and early associate of Gandhi in South Africa.
- [Sjt. Ghosal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/ghosal.md): A fellow lawyer and friend from Gandhi's early legal practice.
- [Brajkishore Prasad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/brajkishore_prasad.md): A Bihari lawyer who assisted Gandhi during the Champaran campaign.
- [Dr. Talvalkar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/talvalkar.md): A friend and fellow experimenter in dietetics in South Africa.
- [Mavji Dave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/mavji_dave.md): A Brahmin friend who advised Gandhi on religious matters.
- [Swami Shraddhanandji](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/shraddhanand.md): A Hindu monk and educationalist who collaborated with Gandhi.
- [Gangabehn Majmundar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/gangabehn_majmundar.md): A woman who joined Gandhi's ashram and became a devoted follower.
- [Ramdas Gandhi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/ramdas_gandhi.md): Gandhi's third son, who participated in his father's movements.
- [Ladha Maharaj](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/ladha_maharaj.md): A religious figure who influenced Gandhi's spiritual thinking.
- [Tryambakrai Mazmudar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/tryambakrai_mazmudar.md): A fellow lawyer and friend from Gandhi's early career in India.
- [Mahadev Desai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/mahadev_desai.md): Gandhi's devoted secretary and chronicler for many years.
- [Vallabhbhai Patel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/vallabhbhai_patel.md): A future Indian leader who worked with Gandhi in the Kheda Satyagraha.
- [Sjt. Madanjit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/madanjit.md): A coworker who helped run the Indian Opinion press in Durban.
- [Mrs. Besant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/annie_besant.md): A prominent theosophist and Indian independence activist.
- [Dr. Booth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/booth.md): A missionary doctor who treated Gandhi during his illness in South Africa.
- [Mr. D. E. Wacha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/d_e_wacha.md): A Bombay politician and member of the Indian National Congress.
- [Mahadeo Govind Ranade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/mahadeo_govind_ranade.md): A judge and social reformer who influenced Gandhi's early political views.
- [Dr. Jivraj Mehta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/jivraj_mehta.md): A physician and later a political leader who treated Gandhi.
- [Mohanlal Pandya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/mohanlal_pandya.md): A coworker in the Kheda Satyagraha and ashram member.
- [Mansukhlal Naazar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/mansukhlal_naazar.md): A coworker who managed the Indian Opinion in South Africa.
- [Dr. Dev](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/dev.md): A physician who treated Gandhi during his pleurisy in 1918.
- [Maulana Hasrat Mohani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/hasrat_mohani.md): A Muslim poet and political activist in the Congress.
- [Virchand Gandhi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/virchand_gandhi.md): A relative who accompanied Gandhi to London and later fell out.
- [Adamji Miyakhan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/adamji_miyakhan.md): A Muslim merchant who supported Gandhi's work in South Africa.
- [C. F. Andrews](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/c_f_andrews.md): An Anglican missionary and close friend who supported Indian causes.
- [Hakim Ajmal Khan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/hakim_ajmal_khan.md): A Muslim physician and political leader in the Khilafat movement.
- [Umar Sobani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/umar_soboni.md): A Muslim businessman and supporter of Gandhi's movements.
- [C. Rajagopalachari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/rajagopalachari.md): A future Indian statesman who worked with Gandhi in the Congress.
- [Sjt. Vijayaraghavachari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/vijayaraghavachari.md): A Congress leader who presided over the Nagpur session.
- [Chittaranjan Das](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/chittaranjan_das.md): A prominent Bengali lawyer and nationalist leader in the Congress.
- [Shrimati Avantikabai Gokhale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/avantikabai_gokhale.md): A woman who joined Gandhi's ashram and became a follower.
- [Shankarlal Banker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/shankarlal_banker.md): A coworker in the Ahmedabad textile labour movement.
- [Surendranath Banerji](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/surendranath_banerji.md): A veteran Indian nationalist leader and Congress veteran.
- [Kakasaheb Kalelkar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/kakasaheb_kalelkar.md): A teacher and follower who joined Gandhi's ashram.
- [Shrimati Sarojini Naidu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/sarojini_naidu.md): A poet and political leader who worked with Gandhi in the Congress.
- [Pandit Motilal Nehru](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/motilal_nehru.md): A prominent lawyer and Congress leader from Allahabad.
- [Mr. Jinnah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/jinnah.md): A rising Muslim political leader who interacted with Gandhi.
- [Maulana Mazharul Haq](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/mazharul_haq.md): A Bihari Muslim leader who supported the Champaran movement.
- [Anasuyabehn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/anasuyabehn.md): A woman who joined Gandhi's ashram and became a follower.
- [Sheth Ambalal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/sheth_ambalal.md): A mill owner in Ahmedabad involved in the labour dispute.
- [Mr. Laughton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/laughton.md): A lawyer who assisted Gandhi in his early South African cases.
- [Bhupenbabu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/bhupenbabu.md): A friend and fellow student from Gandhi's London days.
- [Mr. Lely](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/lely.md): A British official in Porbandar who Gandhi encountered as a youth.
- [Professor Kripalani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/kripalani.md): A teacher who later became a follower and ashram member.
- [Mr. Saunders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/saunders.md): A British official who dealt with Indian grievances in South Africa.
- [Mr. Ritch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/ritch.md): A lawyer who assisted Gandhi in the Natal Indian Congress.
- [Tyeb Haji Khan Muhammad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/tyeb_haji_khan_muhammad.md): A Muslim merchant who supported Gandhi in South Africa.
- [Babu Motilal Ghose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/motilal_ghose.md): A journalist and editor of the Amrita Bazar Patrika.
- [Lady Cecilia Roberts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/cecilia_roberts.md): A British woman who helped Gandhi during his London visit.
- [Dr. Allinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/allinson.md): A dietetic expert whose views influenced Gandhi's experiments.
- [Mr. Hills](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/hills.md): A British vegetarian activist who corresponded with Gandhi.
- [Shankarlal Parikh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/shankarlal_parikh.md): A coworker in the Kheda Satyagraha campaign.
- [Jairamdas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/jairamdas.md): A Sindhi follower who worked with Gandhi in the Congress.
- [Kalyandas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/kalyandas.md): A follower who joined Gandhi's ashram and worked for khadi.
- [Principal Sushil Rudra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_my_experiments_with_truth_se/characters/sushil_rudra.md): A Christian educator who hosted Gandhi at Shantiniketan.

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