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Kasturba Gandhi: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Kasturba Mohandas Gandhi • Kasturba Kapadia • Kasturbai Gandhi
Born April 11, 1869 • Porbandar • India
Died February 22, 1944 (aged 74) • Pune • India
Notable Family Members spouse Mahatma Gandhi

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