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Period: 500 to
Years
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570
Chess is invented
Chess is invented in india -
May 27, 1498
Vasco Da Gama
European explorer Vasco Da Gama sets foot in india paving the way for European (especially English) influence in India. -
Britain takes control
Britain establishes rule over India. -
West India Company
In 1621 the West India company is founded. The West India company controlled Indian trade with America and Africa, as oppose to the East India company which controlled Dutch trade and colonization in india. -
Taj Mahal is completed
The Taj Mahal is completed. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to honor his wife Mumtaz Mahal. -
Mughal empire falls
The Mughal empire falls. -
Ghandi is born
Mahatma Ghandi, the great Indian activist is born in a coastal town named Porbandar. -
Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress is founded. -
India freed
England grants India its freedom. -
Ghandi's assasination
Mahatmas Ghandi is assassinated
