India By davidf 500 Chess was invented Chess was Invented in India. Period: 500 to Apr 12, 1950 India Timeline Apr 12, 600 Chess is played for the first time in India. Apr 12, 700 Muslims invade India Apr 12, 1526 The Turkish Muslims defeat the Sultan of Delhi Apr 12, 1638 The Red Fort in Delhi was built by Shah Jahan. Apr 12, 1757 Britain invades Bengal of India Apr 12, 1789 Gandhi was put in a lunatic asylum. Apr 12, 1876 Queen Victoria becomes empress of India. Apr 12, 1947 India becomes independent from Britain Apr 12, 1948 Gandhi Dies Apr 12, 1950 India becomes republic.