Kasturba Gandhi died on February 22, 1944, in Pune, India.
On February 22, 1944, Kasturba Gandhi died while under house arrest at the Aga Khan Palace in Pune, India. Her death marked the end of a distinguished life dedicated to India's fight for independence and social change.
Kasturba's death was mourned by millions who saw her as not only the wife of Mahatma Gandhi but as a principal leader in her own right. Her steadfast resolve during imprisonments and her advocacy for women's involvement in politics and social reform played critical roles in shaping modern India.