Indian Independence Events

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  • Gandhi in South Africa

    Gandhi in South Africa

    Gandhi was working as a discriminated attorney in South Africa, after going to law school in England. This is where he founded the idea of Satyagraha.
  • Gandhi returns to India

    Gandhi returns to India

    Gandhi arrived at Apollo Bunder in Bombay after a discriminated life in South Africa.
  • Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

    Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

    This is was a tragic moment for freedom fighters, who were shot while protesting against the British.
  • Sarda Act Passed

    Sarda Act Passed

    This act prohibits marriage of boys under 18 and girls under 14.
  • The Salt March begins

    The Salt March begins

    Gandhi and his followers leave from his ashram in Sabarmati.
  • The Salt March ends

    The Salt March ends

    The marchers arrived at the coastal city of Dandi, where they disobeyed the salt tax.
  • Bhagat Singh, Sukh Dev, and Rajguru are executed

    Bhagat Singh, Sukh Dev, and Rajguru are executed

    Because of their acts of civil disobedience, the three freedom fighters were executed.
  • Gandhi unfairly jailed

    Gandhi unfairly jailed

    Gandhi was arrested and thrown into prison without a trial.
  • Gandhi begins his "fast unto death"

    Gandhi begins his "fast unto death"

    Gandhi starts his fast in Prison to heavy the conscience of the British.
  • Quit India Movement

    Quit India Movement

    India demanded for independence or else they wouldn't fight for the British in WWII.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru take over as Congress president.

    Jawaharlal Nehru take over as Congress president.

    Jawaharlal Nehru is the 54th president of the Indian Congress.
  • India gains independence!

    India gains independence!

    Lord Mountbatten grants India independence after many protests.