India- The British Raj. By kiaracaid Oct 31, 1858 The start of the British Raj British Crowl rule was established in India,thus ending a century of control bt the East India Company. Nov 3, 1885 Indian National Congress founded as forum for emerging nationalist feeling. Period: Nov 3, 1920 to Nov 3, 1922 Nationalist figurehead Mahatma Gandhi launches anti-British civil disobedience campaign. Period: Nov 3, 1942 to Nov 3, 1943 Congress launches "Quit India" movement. Nov 3, 1947 End of British rule and partition of sub-continent into mainly Hindu India and Muslim-majority state of Pakistan. Period: Nov 3, 1947 to Nov 3, 1948 Mahatma Gandhi assassinated by Hindu extremist. Nov 3, 1948 War with Pakistan over disputed territory of Kashmir. Period: Nov 3, 1951 to Nov 3, 1952 Congress Party wins first general elections under leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru. Nov 3, 1962 India loses brief border war with China.
