Indian Timeline of Events

  • India becomes part of the British Empire

    India becomes part of the British Empire
    India loses their independence to Britain and becomes part of the British Empire.
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    Britain vs. India

  • British Opens Fire

    British Opens Fire
    The British opened fire on a peaceful group of protestors in Armritsar. They killed 400 and injured 1,200+ citizens of India.
  • Gandhi Fights Back

    Gandhi Fights Back
    Mahatma Gandhi launches anti-British civil disobedience campaign. In other words he launched an anti-British peaceful protest.
  • Gandhi Arrested

    Gandhi Arrested
    After protesters were attacked by police, they retaliated and set fire to the police department. Gandhi was later arrested and imprisoned for 6 years.
  • Muslims Riot

    Muslims Riot
    Muslims began to riot against Britain. These riots went on for 10 days occuring Mumbai.
  • Salt March

    Salt March
    The Salt March took place from March to April of 1930. It was led by Gandhi to protest British rule in India.
  • Congress Steps In

    Congress Steps In
    The Congress launched a "Quit India" movement to stop Britain and fight back.
  • India gains Independence

    India gains Independence
    India gains independence from Britain after a long war with them.