Mahatma Gandhi’s memorabilia went under the hammer in New York early on Friday morning (India time) after hours of high drama. Liquor baron Vijay Mallaya bought Gandhi’s items for $1.8 million. The collection had a reserve price of between $20,000 and $30,000. Mallaya is expected to return the items to the Government of India. Bapu’s round wire-rim eyeglasses, a 1910 Zenith sterling silver pocket watch, a bowl and plate and a pair of leather sandals were to be auctioned.