Indian Timeline

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  • 550

    Hinduism becomes a major religion.

    Hinduism becomes a major religion.
  • Jan 1, 1200

    Muslims dominated India.

    Muslims dominated India.
    Muslims dominated India.
  • Jan 1, 1526

    Much of the southern part of India was united with the northern part for the first time.

    Much of the southern part of India was united with the northern part for the first time.
    Much of the southern part of India was united with the northern part for the first time.

  • Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan begins construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz.

    Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan begins construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz.
    Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan begins construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz.

  • The Indian National Congress was created.

    The Indian National Congress was created.
    The Indian National Conference was created.

  • India became a British colony.

    India became a British colony.
    India became a British colony.

  • Gandhi came back to India for a “round table” conference.

    Gandhi came back to India for a “round table” conference.
    Gandhi came back to India for a “round table” conference.

  • India gains independence from Britain, and is divided into two countries India and Pakistan.

    India gains independence from Britain, and is divided into two countries India and Pakistan.
    India gains independence from Britain, and is divided into two countries India and Pakistan.

  • Gandhi is assassinated.

    Gandhi is assassinated.

  • India wins the cricket world cup.

    India wins the cricket world cup.

  • India's population exceeds over 1 billion.

    India's population exceeds over 1 billion.

  • Gandhi starts a nonviolent campaign against british rule.

    Gandhi starts a nonviolent campaign against british rule.