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Apr 7, 1526
Start of the Rule of the Moguls
In 1526, the rule of the Mogul Empire began, unifying much of south India with the north for the first time. -
Construction of the Taj Mahal
In 1638, Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan started construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife Mumtaz. -
British overthrew the Mongols
In 1858, the British overthrew the Moguls and took control of India. -
Gandhi created a non-violent campaign against the British
In 1915, Mohandas Gandhi launched a campaign of nonviolent resistance against British rule in India. -
Independence for India
In 1947, India gained independence from the British and became divided into two countries, India and Pakistan (controlled by Muslims). -
Death of India's leader
In 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. -
New Prime Minister
In 1966, Indira Gandhi (not related to Mahatma) became Prime Minister and one of the first women elected to lead a nation. -
Advancing India
In 1998, India tested it's first nuclear weapon, one of only seven nations to have done so. -
Natural Disasters in India
In 2004-2005, a series of natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and tsunamis, brought destruction to southern coastal communities. -
New President of India
In 2007, Pratibha Patil became the first female President of India.
