India's Independence

By annie castellanos

  • India was ruled by the Mughal empire

    . British starts to take control of india

  • Battle of Plassey

    .the EIC wins the battle, cementing British control
    .the EIC expands through India by military forces

  • Sepoy Mutiny

    .religious tensions and resistance to western influence
    .fighting spreads through india
    . Ends June 19 1858

  • Beginning of the British Raj

    . Direct British government control of India

  • Indian National Congress in 1885

    . majority western educated Indians who support British rule -- evolves into nationalist organization

  • Gandhi's return

    . Gandhi returned from his studies
    . Joined the Indian National Congress to advocate for Indian self-rule

  • Rowlatt act passed, restricting civil liberties

    .violence erupts at peaceful protests against the acts
    .Gandhi organized the non-cooperation movement in response
    .boycott is created against British goods, spinning wheel becomes symbol for independence

  • Indian National Congress declares Independence

    .Gandhi leads Salt March in protest of British salt monopoly
    .Gandhi is arrested and jailed
    .Non-violent takeover of Dharasana Salt Works

  • WWII

    .Indian industry grows during the second war
    .Indians begin setting up parallel government in some areas

  • Gandhi organizes the Quit India Movement

    .Indians would leave India
    .British responds with violence

  • Partitioning and Independence

    India gains independence