World · India Bureau
Gandhi's Handwritten Diary Fetches Record ₹16.20 Crore at Auction
A collection of daily reflections penned by Mahatma Gandhi has sold for ₹16.20 crore at auction, setting a new record for an Indian historical document. The manuscript was written over 23 months for one of Gandhi's close associates.
LSN India ·
A handwritten diary containing daily thoughts and reflections by Mahatma Gandhi has achieved a record-breaking sale price of ₹16.20 crore, marking the highest amount ever paid for an Indian historical manuscript at auction.
The collection was compiled by Gandhi himself over a 23-month period and was written specifically for Anand T. Hingorani, one of the independence leader's trusted confidants. The sale took place at an auction conducted by SafronArt, a leading auction house specializing in Indian art and manuscripts.
The record price underscores the significant historical and cultural value placed on Gandhi's personal writings and reflections during India's independence movement. Such primary source materials offer rare insights into the thoughts and philosophies of one of modern history's most influential figures.
The manuscript joins a growing list of Gandhi-related artifacts and documents that have commanded premium prices in the international auction market, reflecting sustained global interest in materials connected to India's freedom struggle and the Mahatma's life and legacy.