The resistance movement led by Mahatma Gandhi against British colonial rule in India is known as the Indian independence movement. Gandhi employed nonviolent civil disobedience, emphasizing peaceful protests, boycotts, and strategic noncooperation to challenge British authority. His philosophy of "Satyagraha," or truth-force, inspired millions of Indians to join the struggle for independence. Key events, like the Salt March in 1930, galvanized public support and drew international attention to India’s plight. Gandhi’s leadership ultimately contributed to India gaining independence from British rule in 1947 and set a precedent for nonviolent resistance worldwide.