Events Leading Up to Partition of India

  • East India Company Rule

    East India Company Rule
    Refers to British rule over India, which officially started in 1612 after Mughal emporer Jahangir.
  • The Sepoy Rebellion

    The Sepoy Rebellion
    The rebellion started in the town of Meerut and spread through India. The rebellion occured because of the British's brutal or unfair rule over India.
  • Mohandas Gandhi

    Mohandas Gandhi
    He was one of the first leaders of Indian Nationalism and preeched to protest of British rule in a non-violent way.
  • Formation of the Indian National Congress

    Formation of the Indian National Congress
    Founded by, most notably, A. Hume. It claimed to promote a great influence for educated Indians in the government.
  • Formation of Muslim League

    Formation of Muslim League
    The goal of this organization was to promote modern education for Muslims. It turned to actually want to further Muslim rights instead.
  • Salt March

    Salt March
    This protest was an important part of India's independence movement. It was headed by Gandhi and was based upon his non-violemt protests.
  • Quit India Campaign

    Quit India Campaign
    Indians called for an immediate withdrawl of all British officers and law enforcers. The British said this could only be done after the war.
  • Hindu-Muslim Conflict

    Hindu-Muslim Conflict
    India experienced violent acts sparked by religion or ethnic tensions between Hindus and Muslims.
  • Indian Independence Act

    Indian Independence Act
    This was an act from the British parliment whiched announced the division of India into two regions; Pakistan and India.
  • Gandhi Assassinated

    Gandhi was shot at point-blank range by Nathuram Godse. He was outside prior to a prayer session.