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The British government takes control of all trade. The Indian people mounted a rebellion but were defeated
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This period of time was known as the Raj. This period lasted for 90 years and about two-fifths of the population remained out of British control.
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The Indian National Congress was formed. The administrative body was later split up.
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The Muslim League proposed the idea of a separate nation - Pakistan - but found little support.
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Gandhi leads a protest of approximately 100 protestors to the sea to obtain free salt to attract media attention.
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Pakistan and India declare independence after disputes of the 1947 British partioning.
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The first battle over Kashmir takes place. The conflict is about territory.
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Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu radical who believed Gandhi was too sympathetic toward the Muslim population.
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India becomes a democracy after the Raj ends.
