[Depicted in Indiana Jones et la Cité de la Foudre (roughly translated as Indiana Jones and the City of Lightning) is a French-language, hardcover comic book written by Claude Moliterni and Giancarlo Alessandrini - released in 1994. A second edition with an alternate cover was published for distribution in Shell gas stations.]
Thus during this adventure Indiana encounters:
Mahatma Gandhi - often considered the Father of the Nation of India, Gandhi was a lawyer who successfully employed nonviolent resistance during India’s campaign for independence from British Rule, thus inspiring civil rights movements around the world. Although born in India, Gandhi spent 21 years in South Africa before returning to his homeland in 1915, where after assuming leadership of the Indian National Congress he led campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, building religious and ethnic harmony, ending untouchability, and above all for achieving Swaraj or self-rule. During his life, he undertook long fasts in public protest of religious violence, including a hunger strike during the weeks leading up to his assassination on January 30th, 1948. Today, Gandhi’s birthday (October 2nd) is commemorated in India as a national holiday and is recognized worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence.
Locations in this adventure are:
Kolkata - formerly known as Calcutta - the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, often referred to as the “City of Joy” and regarded as the ‘cultural capital’ of the county. During the mid 20th century, Calcutta was at the forefront of the Indian independence movement, though following Gandhi’s assassination, the city suffered several decades of economic stagnation.
Bhubaneswar - the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Odisha, it is another centre of economic, educational, and cultural importance of East India. Although the modern city of Bhubaneswar was formally established in 1948, the history of the city can be traced back to 3rd Century BCE, with its many 6th-13th century temples earning its reputation as the “Temple City of India.” Additionally, along with the cities of Puri and Konark, it forms the Swarna Tribhuja ("Golden Triangle"), while along with Cuttack it is known as one of the “Twin Cities of Odisha.” Today it is one of Eastern India’s most visited destinations and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
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