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British East India Company is Established
The British East India Company was a British company founded to capitalize on trade with south and east Asia. On December 31, 1600, it was established by royal charter as a monopolistic trading body to allow England to participate in the East Indian spice trade. -
The Indian Munity
A rumor circulated among the sepoys that the grease used to lubricate the cartridges was a mixture of pig and cow lard; thereby, to have oral contact with it was considered disrespectful both to Muslims and Hindus. This would lead to the sepoy's breaking point and cause them to revolt against the British. -
The India Act
Act of the British Parliament transferring the government and territories of the East India Company to the British Crown. The company's control over British territories in India was handed over to the British government directly. -
Indian National Congress Established
Dominated the Indian independence movement from the United Kingdom. It has formed the majority of India's governments since independence and has a strong presence in many state governments. -
First Partition of Bengal
Partition lead to East Bengal being dominated by Muslims, while West Bengal is dominated by Hindus. Gave Muslims a majority of power in that state which in turn caused an uproar for the Hindus. -
Formation of the Muslim League
Was created in order to protect the rights of all Indian Muslims. The league was lead by Muhammad Ali Jinnah who feared the rise of Hindu nationalism. -
Lucknow Pact
Congress and the Muslim League reached an agreement to put pressure on the British government to take a more liberal approach to India and give Indians more authority over their country. -
Tensions Rise Between Hindus and Muslims Rise
Tensions Rise Between Hindus and Muslims Rise as Dr. Allama Iqbal who was a politician at the time requests for a separate land where Muslims can live apart from Hindus. -
Irwin-Ghandi Pact
In the pact Gandhi agreed to call an end to the satyagraha campaign, and Irwin agreed to release those who had been incarcerated throughout the satyagraha campaign as well as allowed for Indians to make salt. Another result of the pact led to the Muslim League to further isolate themselves away from the British as well as the Indian National Congress. -
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Muslim League Gains More Power
Muslim League gains more power and build ministries in Bengal, North-West frontier province, Sind as well as develop a stronger influence in Punjab. -
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Internal and External Conflicts
1944:
-Gandhi is released form prison
-Jinnah and Gandhi talk and come to many disagreements which as a result leads to Jinnah being the representation for all Indian Muslims
1945:
-Britain prepares for Indias independence
-More riots and uproar in the people convince Britain that a partition will be inevitable -
Indian/Pakistan Indepence
On June 3rd India announces their partition from Britain, on August 15th India and Pakistan partition is enacted. The partition of India and Pakistan was created due to ideological, communal, cultural, and political differences.