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Apr 13, 1526
Mogul Empire begins
The rule of the Mogul Empire begins, unifying much of south India with the north for the first time. -
Great Britain and France establish key trading posts
Eager to gain access to India's spices, rice, silk, tea and jewels, Holland, Great Britain and France establish key trading posts in India. -
Taj Mahal
Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan begins construction of the in Taj Mahal memory of his wife Mumtaz. -
the british take the control of india
The British overthrow the Moguls and take control of India. -
Gandhi started a resistance against british control
After studying law in Britain and fighting for Indian rights in South Africa, Mohandas Gandhi launches a campaign of nonviolent resistance against British rule in India. Gandhi is called Mahatma, meaning "Great Soul." -
Division of India
India gains independence from the British Empire and is divided into two countries, India and Muslim-controlled Pakistan. -
Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated.
Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated. -
Irina Gandhi
Indira Gandhi (not related to Mahatma) becomes Prime Minister and one of the first women elected to lead a nation. -
First nuclear weapon
India tests its first nuclear weapon, one of only seven nations to have done so.
