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Period: 320 to 550
The Gupta Empire
During the time of this empire, the citizens ruled by Maharaja Sri-Gupta became very interested with the sciences (including astronomy), math, and medicine. Many people regard this timespan as "The Golden Age of India". These people also became heavily involved with architecture and sculpture. This time of India is a lot like what Rome was like at it's high point. -
Period: Apr 1, 606 to Jan 1, 647
Empire of Harsha
Harsha of Kannauj rstarted ruling the Northern area of what is now Inida when he was just 16 years old. He ruled this area for 41, after which he was killed by his minister, Arjuna. Many people regard this section of Inida's history as one of the greatest. ### -
Jan 1, 1400
Pi is Discovered
Madhava of Sangamagrama is considered the first man to single-handedly dicsovered the value of Pi (3.14159.....). It is an amazing discovery, because Pi is a very impportant value to many parts of mathematics. -
Apr 21, 1526
Battle of Panipat
This battle, which was fought by Zahir Ud-din Muhammad Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, is considered the starting point of the Moghul empire. Babur, who had about 1/7th the size of Lodi's army, defeated the Sultan of Delhi's men, and then went on to rule Delhi and Agra, two large cities of both past and present day. -
East India Company Founded
Even though this company was based in England, it was a huge part of India's history. India was ruled by England from 1613-1947. During that time, England decided to use India's natural resources as a profit for the motherland. They founded the East India Company to trade India's spices and other products with other countries. -
Taj Mahal is Finished
The Taj Mahal is one of the most known buildings in the world. It was built by emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. -
India Gains Independence
When India finally gained their independence from the United Kingdom, it became the most important event of their present-day history. India is still a free country, and they have been thriving and growing in numbers ever since 1947. -
Gandhi assassinated
Gandhi was the leader of the India Independence Movement. He brought peaceful freedom to the people of India, and he is the "Founding Father" of the Republic of India. Gandhi was shot by a Hindu Extremist as he was walking up to a speaker platform. -
Indira Gandhi Sworn In As Prime Minister
When Indira Gandhi was sworn in, she became the 2nd woman prime minister in the world. After being in office for 3 terms, on October 31st, 1984, she was assassinated by her two bodyguards. She still holds the record as the longest serving female Prime Minister in the world. -
Kushan Empire Founded
In the year 30 AD, the Kushan Empire was founded, led by Kujula Kadphises. The Kushan Empire is well known for spreading the religion of Buddhism across Asia. Even though this empire was not completely enclosed within present-day India, it was a very vital portion of India's history. -
Kerala Begins Trade with the Roman Empire
In the year 77 AD, the Roman Empire began trade with the present-day state of Kerala. When the Roman Empire decided to trade with Kerala, they created a strong bond between the two Empires. Trade between India and other countries all around the world still goes on today, and this is one of the main reasons that this trade occurs. If they didn't trade, it's possible that no one would ever trade with India.
