India timeline

  • First indian war of independence

    First indian war of independence
    First indian war of independence
  • India comes under direct rule of the British crown after failed Indian mutiny.

    India comes under direct rule of the British crown after failed Indian mutiny.
    India comes under direct rule of the British crown after failed Indian mutiny.
  • The indian National Congress is formed

    The indian National Congress is formed
    The indian National Congress is formed
  • The rise of Gandhi

    The rise of Gandhi
    The rise of Gandhi
  • India gains independence

    India gains independence
    India gains independence
  • Mahatma Gandhi assassinated by Nathuram Godse.

    Mahatma Gandhi assassinated by Nathuram Godse.
  • Elections and government

    Elections and government
    First general elections; Congress government comes to power
  • The states are reorganized on a linguistic basis

    The states are reorganized on a linguistic basis
  • War with Pakistan; ceasefire declared

    War with Pakistan; ceasefire declared
  • Wars with Pakistan and liberation of Bangladesh

    Wars with Pakistan and liberation of Bangladesh
    Wars with Pakistan and liberation of Bangladesh