History of India (1960-2000)

Sino-Indian Border Conflict (War)

Oct 20, 1962

India loses

Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru dies

May 27, 1964

Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

Aug 5, 1965

One of several wars/incidents to occur over the Kashmir territory; the conflict is still continuing today.

Indira Gandhi becomes Prime Minister

Jan 24, 1966

She is the only female prime minister to date.

Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation

Aug 8, 1971

Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

Dec 3, 1971

Resulted in the independence of East Pakistan (Bangladesh)

Indira Gandhi declares a state of emergency in India

Period: Jun 25, 1975 to Mar 21, 1977

Allowed her to suspend elections and imprison political rivals (nearly absolute gov't control). Several human rights violations made (censorship, sterilization, etc.)

Golden Temple is ransacked by Indian army

Jun 6, 1984

More than 500 Sikh rebels are killed; the gov't considers the mission a successful attack on the Sikh terrorist movement.

Indira Gandhi is assassinated

Oct 31, 1984

Her son, Rajiv Gandhi, takes over as Prime Minister.

Intervention in Sri Lankan Civil War

Jun 4, 1987

Intended to end the Sri Lankan Civil War between Sri Lankan Tamil nationalists and the Sri Lankan military.

Indian troops withdraw from Sri Lanka

Feb 4, 1990

Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated

May 21, 1991

Succeeded by V. P. Singh.

Hindu militants tears down a mosque

Dec 6, 1992

The militants attacked other Muslim targets in the northern city of Ayodhya.

Kargil War

May 3, 1999

Between India and Pakistan; continuation of Kashmir conflict.

Odisha Cyclone hits India killing 10,000 people

Oct 25, 1999

President Bill Clinton visits India to negotiate peace

Mar 23, 2000