The Salt March, led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930, was a pivotal act of nonviolent resistance against British colonial rule in India. The purpose of the march was to protest the British monopoly on salt, a vital commodity, and the salt tax imposed on Indians. By walking 240 miles to the Arabian Sea, Gandhi aimed to demonstrate the Indian population's resistance to unjust laws and mobilize mass support for the independence movement. The Salt March galvanized Indian society and drew international attention to the Indian struggle for freedom, showcasing the power of civil disobedience and nonviolent protest.