Who is known as Father of nation?

Mahatma Karamchand Gandhi is known as the father of nation.Subash Chandra Bose given this historic name to Gandhi ji.Gandhiji was a important person in India's independence our freedom fighters fought hard and many of them sacrifice their life.2 October, is celebrated in India as Gandhi Jayanti a national holiday another popular name of mahatma gandhi is 'Bapu' which means 'father' Bapu name comes in gujarati language.His struggle towards India's freedom is exceptional.