Gandhi was the leader of the independence movement of India. Unlike many other leaders of independence movements, Gandhi was not encouraging violence, but instead he was encouraging non-violence, protesting by civil disobedience. This basically mean that he was encouraging the people to not obey to their overlords but to avoid conflict, and everything to be solved in a diplomatic and peaceful manner.
Feudalism formed with the gaining strength of the Shogunate. Samurai became a vital part of Japan, and people pledged their life to farms in exchange for protection.
