India Timeline By joma15 Jan 1, 1858 India comes under direct rule of the British crown after failed Indian mutiny. Jan 1, 1858 India comes under direct rule of the British crown after failed Indian mutiny. Jan 1, 1942 Congress launches "Quit India" movement. Jan 1, 1947 Hundreds of thousands die in widespread communal bloodshed after partition. Aug 15, 1947 India's Independence Jan 30, 1948 Assassination of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Jan 1, 1966 Nehru's daughter Indira Gandhi becomes prime minister. Jan 1, 1971 Third war with Pakistan over creation of Bangladesh, formerly East Pakistan. Jan 1, 1971 Twenty-year treaty of friendship signed with Soviet Union. Jan 1, 1990 Muslim separatist groups begin campaign of violence in Kashmir.
