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3500 BCE
Indus River Valley Settlement begins
The people lived in mud homes in cities. Some had indoor plumbing, like toilets, for example. They sold toys and pots in stores. They had writing, measuring, and counting systems. -
1500 BCE
Aryans settle in India
They were shepherds from Central Asia. They controlled the religion and their capital was present-day Delhi. They wrote Hindu scripture called the Vedas, which greatly influenced India's history. -
269 BCE
Ashoka rules
During King Ashoka's reign, buddhism flourished. He built temples and tried to teach peace and respect to his people. -
300
Gupta Dynasty is founded
The time of the Gupta dynasty was one full of music and dance. At the same time, mathematicians devoped decimals. -
Mar 22, 1498
Vasco da Gama is the first European to arrive in India
The items, such as spices and silk, that he found led other Europeans, and soon, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, and England all had trading stations in India. -
Mar 22, 1526
The Mughal Empire begins
At age 12, Babar became king of what is now Uzbekistan. After part of his father's kingdom was lost, he created an empire in India. His male posterity always fought for a bigger empire and almost ruled all of India. The were known as Mughals, and ruled for 150 years. -
The British govern India
The British discriminated the Indians, who began to fight back to gain freedom. -
Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharal Nehru lead independence movement
Gandhi and Nehru teach people to peacefully resist the British. They boycotted British goods and did not follow unfair laws. -
India is free
After lots of protesting and boycotting, India finally escapes British rule. Jawaharal Nehru becomes India's first prime minister. -
Pakistan seperates from India
Muslims and Hindus fought so much that they seperated into two countries: Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. Pakistan was two seperate land areas on either side of India, known as East and West Pakistan. Many people were on the wrong side of the border and violence broke out. Close to one million people died, or lost their homes and land in the fight. -
Mother Teresa dies
Mother Teresa of Calculetta died. She had done many things for the poor, abandoned, and sick. She built homes, taught children, and lead thousands of missionaries -
U.S. and India sign nuclear deal
During a visit with U.S. president George W. Bush, India and U.S. sign a nuclear deal.
