About the Book: The Two Gandhis
From a Tradition of Blood Revenge
Comes One of Historys Greatest Peacemakers
When Mahatma Gandhi roused millions in a peaceful revolution against colonial
rule, Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan seemed an unlikely man to enlist. Yet from the
ruthless Pathan tradition in Indians rugged North-West Frontier Province, Khan
raised historys first nonviolent "army" of 100,00 men.
Many cautioned Gandhi against involving in his nonviolent struggle these people
with such a record of brutality. But under Khans leadership the Pathans proved
that it is often those who are capable of great violence who have the courage to
stand unarmed against injustice.