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Anasuyabehn

A woman who joined Gandhi's ashram and became a follower.

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Also known as Anasuyabehn, Shrimati Anasuyabehn, Shrimati Anasuyabai

First appearance: part v ix founding of the ashram

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Informed Gandhi about the low wages and agitation of Ahmedabad mill-hands; she battled against her brother Sheth Ambalal during the strike.

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Anasuyabehn first appears in 0135 part v ix founding of the ashram.

In In Touch with Labour: Informed Gandhi about the low wages and agitation of Ahmedabad mill-hands; she battled against her brother Sheth Ambalal during the strike.

Later, in The Fast: Leads the labourers in carrying sand for the Ashram; weeps upon hearing Gandhi's fast decision; shares the fast on the first day.

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South African merchant supporters
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In Touch with Labour
Informed Gandhi about the low wages and agitation of Ahmedabad mill-hands; she battled against her brother Sheth Ambalal during the strike.
The Fast
Leads the labourers in carrying sand for the Ashram; weeps upon hearing Gandhi's fast decision; shares the fast on the first day.
The Kheda Satyagraha
Principal comrade in the struggle.
Near Death's Door
Visits Gandhi when he feels near death at the Ashram.
The Rowlatt Bills and My Dilemma
Present at the ashram meeting for the satyagraha pledge.
That Memorable Week!—I
Arrived with Umar Sobani to take Gandhi to Pydhuni to pacify the crowd.
That Memorable Week!—II
Rumored arrest led mill-hands to strike and commit violence; she is mentioned as having received news of disturbances in Ahmedabad.

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See Anasuyabehn in part v ix founding of the ashram

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