South Asia

By Tjlee250

  • India gains independence for British Empire

    Social, Economic and Political

  • First Indo Pakistani War over Kasmir

    Political, Social

  • India becomes a Democratic Republic and gets a constitution

    Political

  • Slavery is abolished

    Bhutan Social Economical

  • King Mahendra Seizes power from government

    Nepal Social Economical Political

  • Cyclone hits coast of Bangladesh leaving half a million dead

  • Joins the united nations

    Political Social Economical

  • King Mahendra Dies and is succeeded by his son

    Political Social

  • First foreign tourists are allowed in

    Bhutan Social

  • General Hussain Muhammed Ershad seizes power

    Bangladesh, Political

  • Sikhs assassinate prime minister

    Political

  • India deploys Troops in Sri Lanka in Peace keeping operation

  • Islam Becomes state religion

    Bangladesh, Political Social

  • Nepali Congress wins first democratic elections

  • Period: to

    Maoist revolt that kills thousands

    Political Social

  • Awami league returns to power after years of military rule under Sheikh Hasina Waled

    Bangladesh, Political

  • Bangladesh has worst floods in its history

    Social Economical

  • The Royalty of Bhutan cedes some power to government

    Political

  • Political Prisoners are released by government / Country is given limited internet access

    Bhutan

  • India has its Billionth citizen

    Social

  • Maoist Rebels and government declare ceasefire

    Nepal Social

  • King abdicates / Preparations start for government to take full control

    Social Economical Political

  • Maoist leaders enter parliament under peace deal

    Nepal Political Social

  • Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck is crowned king of Bhutan

  • India has its first mission to the moon

    Social

  • Jigme Khesar Namgyel is crowned king

    Political Social

  • Nepal becomes monarchy and suspends monarchy

    Political Social

  • Sheikh Hasina Vetos bill to outlaw critism of islam

    Bangladesh Social

  • Jamaat-e-Islami Leaders are tried for war crimes

  • Period: to

    Constitution adopted that protects gay rights; the first in Asia

    Social

  • Awami League wins in landslide victory but is reported to be rigged

    Political