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South Asia History

  • Invaders
    Jan 1, 1500

    Invaders

    In the 5th century AD, invaders from Central and SW Asia conquered the area
  • Europeans Arrive
    May 1, 1500

    Europeans Arrive

    Europeans began arriving around 1500 looking for spices, cloth and other goods not available in Europe
  • Mughal Empire
    Oct 9, 1500

    Mughal Empire

    By 1500 the Mughal Empire was firmly established throughout India
  • Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal

    Built by Shah Jahan for his Wife (Mahal) who died after giving birth to their 14th child.
    Construction began in 1631 and took 22 years and 20,000 workers to complete.
    It is located in Agra, India.
  • East india company

    East india company

    The British set up the British East India Company and gained control of the trade in India by 1757
  • British gain control

    British gain control

    In 1857 Britain gained direct rule over India, which lasted until 1947, called raj
  • British Lose Control

    British Lose Control

    In 1857 Britain gained direct rule over India, which lasted until 1947, called raj
  • Independent nation

    Independent nation

    In August 1947 India became an independent democratic nation
  • Bangladesh

    Bangladesh

    Bangladesh was established in 1971