Mahatma Gandhi's Manuscript Collection Sells for Record Rs 16.2 Crore at Auction
A collection of 688 handwritten reflections by Mahatma Gandhi, addressed to his close associate Anand T Hingorani, sold for a record Rs 16.20 crore at a Saffronart auction. Written between 1944 and 1946, these messages cover themes like truth, ahimsa, service, and moral responsibility. The auction featured 86 lots including letters, manuscripts, and personal items, highlighting both Gandhi's public leadership and private thoughts. The sale set a world record for an Indian historical document at auction.
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