Why was Gandhian satyagraha considered as a novel way to resist injustice?

Why was Gandhian satyagraha considered as a novel way to resist injustice?

Ans: (i) One could win the battle through nonviolence.
(ii) This could be done by appealing to the conscience of the oppressor.
(iii) People – including the oppressors – had to be persuaded to see the truth, instead of being forced to accept truth through the use of violence.
(iv) Any other relevant point
(Any two points)
Unit -History, Ch – Nationalism in India