Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as the "Frontier Gandhi," earned this title due to his commitment to nonviolent resistance and his leadership in the Indian independence movement, particularly in the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan). He was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's principles of nonviolence and civil disobedience and worked tirelessly to promote social reform, education, and unity among the diverse ethnic groups in the region. His efforts to advocate for the rights of the Pashtun people and his dedication to peace made him a revered figure akin to Gandhi in the frontier areas.
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