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Formatted Indian History Timeline 1857 1947

The timeline outlines key events in Indian history from 1857 to 1947, starting with the revolt against Company rule and the establishment of Crown rule. It highlights the rise of nationalism, the formation of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, as well as significant movements like the Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements. The timeline concludes with India's independence and partition in 1947, marked by communal riots and mass migration.

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Formatted Indian History Timeline 1857 1947

The timeline outlines key events in Indian history from 1857 to 1947, starting with the revolt against Company rule and the establishment of Crown rule. It highlights the rise of nationalism, the formation of the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, as well as significant movements like the Non-Cooperation and Civil Disobedience Movements. The timeline concludes with India's independence and partition in 1947, marked by communal riots and mass migration.

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Detailed Timeline of Indian History (1857 - 1947)

1857-1858: Revolt and End of Company Rule

- 1857: Revolt of sepoys in Meerut. Leaders: Mangal Pandey, Rani Lakshmibai, Tantia Tope.

- 1858: Government of India Act - Crown rule begins.

1860s-1880s: Rise of Reform and Early Nationalism

- Reform movements: Brahmo Samaj, Arya Samaj, Ramakrishna Mission, Aligarh Movement.

- 1861 & 1892: Indian Councils Acts allow limited Indian representation.

1885: Formation of Indian National Congress

- Founded by A.O. Hume with Dadabhai Naoroji, Mehta, Tyabji.

1905-1911: Partition, Swadeshi & Extremism

- 1905: Bengal partition sparks Swadeshi Movement. Leaders: Lal-Bal-Pal.

- 1907: Surat Split - Moderates vs Extremists.

- 1911: Partition annulled; Capital shifted to Delhi.

1906: Muslim League Founded

- Founded in Dacca under Nawab Salimullah.

1909: Morley-Minto Reforms

- Introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

1914-1918: World War I

- Indian soldiers sent; economic burden rises.

1915: Gandhi Returns

- Returns from South Africa; begins nationalist work.

1916: Lucknow Pact

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Detailed Timeline of Indian History (1857 - 1947)

- INC and Muslim League unity.

1919: Rowlatt Act & Jallianwala Bagh

- Massacre by General Dyer; widespread outrage.

1920-1922: Non-Cooperation Movement

- Led by Gandhi; ends after Chauri Chaura incident.

1927-1930: Simon Commission & Purna Swaraj

- 1928: Nehru Report; 1929: Demand for full independence.

1930-1934: Civil Disobedience Movement

- Begins with Dandi March. Poona Pact signed with Ambedkar.

1935: Government of India Act

- Introduces provincial autonomy.

1937: Provincial Elections

- INC forms ministries; Muslim League marginalized.

1939-1942: WWII & Quit India Movement

- Congress ministries resign; 1942: "Do or Die" call.

1940: Lahore Resolution

- Muslim League demands Pakistan.

1943: Bengal Famine

- 3 million die due to starvation.

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Detailed Timeline of Indian History (1857 - 1947)

1945-1946: INA Trials & Naval Mutiny

- Spur nationalist sentiment.

1946: Cabinet Mission Plan Fails

- Fails due to INC-League disagreement.

1947: Independence & Partition

- 15 August: India independent; Pakistan created.

- Massive communal riots and migration follow.

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