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Chess is invented in india
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European explorer Vasco Da Gama sets foot in india paving the way for European (especially English) influence in India.
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Britain establishes rule over India.
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In 1621 the West India company is founded. The West India company controlled Indian trade with America and Africa, as oppose to the East India company which controlled Dutch trade and colonization in india.
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The Taj Mahal is completed. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
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The Mughal empire falls.
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Mahatma Ghandi, the great Indian activist is born in a coastal town named Porbandar.
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Indian National Congress is founded.
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England grants India its freedom.
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Mahatmas Ghandi is assassinated
