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Sino-Indian Border Conflict (War)
India loses -
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru dies
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Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
One of several wars/incidents to occur over the Kashmir territory; the conflict is still continuing today. -
Indira Gandhi becomes Prime Minister
She is the only female prime minister to date. -
Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship, and Cooperation
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Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Resulted in the independence of East Pakistan (Bangladesh) -
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Indira Gandhi declares a state of emergency in India
Allowed her to suspend elections and imprison political rivals (nearly absolute gov't control). Several human rights violations made (censorship, sterilization, etc.) -
Golden Temple is ransacked by Indian army
More than 500 Sikh rebels are killed; the gov't considers the mission a successful attack on the Sikh terrorist movement. -
Indira Gandhi is assassinated
Her son, Rajiv Gandhi, takes over as Prime Minister. -
Intervention in Sri Lankan Civil War
Intended to end the Sri Lankan Civil War between Sri Lankan Tamil nationalists and the Sri Lankan military. -
Indian troops withdraw from Sri Lanka
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Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated
Succeeded by V. P. Singh. -
Hindu militants tears down a mosque
The militants attacked other Muslim targets in the northern city of Ayodhya. -
Kargil War
Between India and Pakistan; continuation of Kashmir conflict. -
Odisha Cyclone hits India killing 10,000 people
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President Bill Clinton visits India to negotiate peace
