A collection of Mahatma Gandhi's handwritten notes on life, truth, and non-violence has been sold for a record-breaking $1.69 million at an auction in Mumbai.

• The sale set a record for the highest price paid for an Indian historical document at auction.
• The notes were owned by the family of Gandhi's close associate, Anand T Hingorani, and auctioned by Saffronart.
• The collection includes 688 messages written between 1944 and 1946, offering personal insights into Gandhi's principles.