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The British Government establishes rule over India (establishes the Raj)
The British government takes control of all trade. The Indian people mounted a rebellion but were defeated -
The British East India Company gained control of all Indian trade
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. -
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress was formed. The administrative body was later split up. -
Muslim League wants a separate Pakistani state
The Muslim League proposed the idea of a separate nation - Pakistan - but found little support. -
Gandhi's Salt March
Gandhi leads a protest of approximately 100 protestors to the sea to obtain free salt to attract media attention. -
Pakistan and India declare Independence
Pakistan and India declare independence after disputes of the 1947 British partioning. -
First Battle over Kashmir
The first battle over Kashmir takes place. The conflict is about territory. -
Gandhi assassinated
Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu radical who believed Gandhi was too sympathetic toward the Muslim population. -
India becomes a democracy
India becomes a democracy after the Raj ends.
