India Timeline Project

Sepoy Mutiny

Jan 1, 1857

Sparked the bgeinning f the moevemnt. This revolt showed the British officials warning signs of an independenc movement. Indian people were not being treated well but they fought back.

Amritsar Massacre

Apr 13, 1913

British General opens fire on a crowd of peaceful Indian protestors. 379 unarmed protestors were killed at this demonstration and it further complicated Britain's situation in India.

Gandhi Returns to India

Jan 9, 1915

Gandhi returns to India from South Africa. This starts the entire independence movement in India, this also creates civil disobedience.

Rowlatt Acts

Feb 1, 1919

Britain passes the Rowlatt Acts in India to prevent any protesting or demonstrations agais the current government in power. The laws were unjust and were unlawful occording to the British parliament.

Civil Disobedience

Mar 1, 1930

Ghandi encurages his followers to disobey and disregard an unjust laws. The overall goal was to get all Indians to disobey any laws that discriminate agaisnt them or are unjust.

Salth March

Mar 12, 1930

The salth march was a peaceful protest to embarass Britain in India. Gandhi went to produce salt at th beach to tell of Britian and show them that India does not need to be guided by Britain.

Britain Grants limited Self-Rule

Aug 4, 1935

Britain adds democracy to India and controls India within to have more control over the country due to all the portests and movements..

India and Pakistan Gain Independence

Aug 15, 1947

After thousands of protests and lashes, Britain finally declares withdrawal from India and grants India, a hindu country, and Pakistan, a muslim country, independence.