Ghaffar Khan, also known as Bacha Khan, was an Indian independence activist born on February 6, 1890, in the North-West Frontier Province of British India. He was a prominent leader in the Indian freedom struggle and is best known for his nonviolent approach to social and political reform. Ghaffar Khan founded the Khilafat Movement and the Khilafat Committee, advocating for the rights of the Pashtun people and promoting education and unity among them. He was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and played a significant role in the Indian National Congress. Ghaffar Khan's efforts earned him the title "Frontier Gandhi" due to his commitment to nonviolence. He spent many years in prison for his activism and continued to fight for peace and justice until his death on January 20, 1988.