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Jan 1, 1500
Invaders
In the 5th century AD, invaders from Central and SW Asia conquered the area -
May 1, 1500
Europeans Arrive
Europeans began arriving around 1500 looking for spices, cloth and other goods not available in Europe -
Oct 9, 1500
Mughal Empire
By 1500 the Mughal Empire was firmly established throughout India -
Taj Mahal
Built by Shah Jahan for his Wife (Mahal) who died after giving birth to their 14th child.
Construction began in 1631 and took 22 years and 20,000 workers to complete.
It is located in Agra, India. -
East india company
The British set up the British East India Company and gained control of the trade in India by 1757 -
British gain control
In 1857 Britain gained direct rule over India, which lasted until 1947, called raj -
British Lose Control
In 1857 Britain gained direct rule over India, which lasted until 1947, called raj -
Independent nation
In August 1947 India became an independent democratic nation -
Bangladesh
Bangladesh was established in 1971
