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Sepoy Mutiny
Indian Soldiers rebel against British Army and capture Delhi, and the rebellion spreads all throughout northern India. The East India Company finally defeated the rebels. British government takes direct control of India. -
East India Company Ceases to lead India
British government takes direct control over India under the rule of Queen Victoria -
Formation of Indian National Congress
Growing sense of nationalism forms group called Indian National Congress, and they defended Indian people's rights. -
Gandhi is Thrown out of Train
A young Indian man in South Africa dessed as an Englishman is thrown out of the train as he is in the first class cabin and he is black, and his name is Mohandas Gandhi -
Formation of Muslim League
Nationalist group formed to rid itself of British rule and become independent. -
Indian Troops Return from War
Indian troops are returned from WWI to India but Britain does not deliver the promise of giving them benefits, they are treted as second-class citizens. Nationalists revolt in acts of violence to show dissatisfaction. -
Britain Passes Rowlatt Acts
To curb violence Britain passes Rowlatt Act which lets government imprison protestors for up to two years without trial, which is a clear violation of human rights. -
Amristar Massacre
10000 Hindus and Muslims join in a square to peacefully protest the Rowlatt Act, and they are killed by the British soldiers. -
Indian Congress Party endorses Civil Disobedience
Gandhi urges Congress Party to oppose British Government in a form of civil disobedience. Gandhi launches his campaign of civil disobedience. -
Nooncooperation Campaign
Gandhi launches nooncooperation campaign to boycott English products such as cloth and encouraged people to buy homemade Indian products. English economy in India declines. -
Violent Indian Protests
Despite Gandhi urging Indian's to be nonviolent, there were multiple protests and riots with Indians around cities to prostest the British rule, and thousands were arrested. -
Anti-Violence Fasting
To discourage the vioent protests happening, Gandhi stops eating, and thanks to him the violence stops. -
Gandhi sentenced to Jail
Gandhi is sentenced to jail for six years, but he is later released two years later -
Salt March
To protest British taxes on salt to the Indians, Gandhi and thousands more walk to coast to protest, and they make their own salt. Soon afterward, British soldiers start brutalizing the protestors, but the protestors mantain their peace. -
Government of India Act
British Parliment passes Government of India Act, which provides local self-goverment and limited democratic equations, but not total independence, This is caused by Gandhi's growing power. -
Gandhi is jailed his last time
Gandhi is sent to jail after he is arrested protesting the Defense of India Rules, and he is released two years later. This is the last time Gandhi is sent to jail. -
Calcutta Riots Between Religious Groups
Hindu and Muslim groups riot in cities in India and leave more than 5,000 dead. -
India becomes Independent
India becomes a sovereign state from England following the partition of Pakistan and India. -
Death of Gandhi
Hindu nationalist shoots Gandhi at a house of prayer, and this is the fourth assassination attempt at Gandhi.
