Gandhiji's Train Incident in Pietermaritzburg
The question asks about the specific railway station in South Africa where Mahatma Gandhi was ejected from a train for refusing to vacate a first-class compartment.
Mahatma Gandhi experienced a significant event in his life in South Africa that highlighted racial discrimination. On the night of 7 June 1893, while travelling from Durban to Pretoria, he was ordered to move from the first-class coach to the third class, despite possessing a valid first-class ticket. His refusal to comply led to him being forcibly removed from the train at gunpoint.
This incident occurred at the railway station of Pietermaritzburg.
The options provided are:
- Johannesburg
- Cape Town
- Pietermaritzburg
- Durban
Based on historical accounts, the correct location for this event was Pietermaritzburg.
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