India and Gandhi By Patricio Rivero May 10, 1857 Indian Rebellion May 13, 1858 Government of India Act Period: Oct 2, 1869 to Jan 30, 1940 Mahatma Gandhi Dec 28, 1885 Congres party is formed Sep 11, 1906 Gandhi coins the term Satyagraha to characterize the Non-Violence movement in South Africa. Nov 11, 1918 World War 1 Ends Apr 13, 1919 Amritsar Masacer Jul 18, 1920 The House of Commons adopts the findings of the Hunter report Apr 5, 1930 Mahatma Gandhi breaks British law after marching to the sea and making salt. Aug 2, 1935 Government of India Bill May 17, 1947 Tripura is officially ceded to India after 200 years of independent rule. Jan 30, 1948 mahatma gandhi is assasinated