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India was split into small kingdoms until the Muslim invasions around 1000 AD.
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In 1526, the Mughal Empire was established.
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The Taj Mahal was finished in 1648.
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The Mughal Empire was in a state of collapse by the 1720s.
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The Indian Rebellion of 1857, which was also called the Indian Mutiny, or the Sepoy Mutiny, was a turning point in the history of Britain in India.
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In 1858, Britain established direct rule over most of India.
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In 1885, the Indian National Congress was formed to gain equal status for Indians.
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In 1930, Gandhi became leader of the Indian Nationalist Movement.
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India was declared a free and independent nation in 1947 led by Gandhi.
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On 22 May 2009, Manmohan Singh was sworn in as the Prime Minister.
