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The Land of Diversity and Vibrant Culture.
Second War with Pakistan
Establishment of Line of Actual Control: India-China War aftermath.
General Elections: Inception of Democracy
Adoption of India's Constitutional Republic
Independence from British Rule
Quit India Movement to end British rule
Passage of Government of India Act 1935
Discussions on Constitutional Reforms at London Round Table Conferences
Salt March: Dandi March by Mahatma Gandhi
Chauri Chaura incident halts Non-Cooperation Movement
Mahatma Gandhi's Non-Cooperation Movement
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar
The Birth of Bollywood
Partition of Bengal: Divide and Governor-General's shuffle for administrative and communal reasons.
University Act Overview
Establishment of Indian National Congress: Beginning of Organized Nationalist Movement
Vernacular Press Act restricts Indian press freedom
British Crown Assumes Direct Control After Indian Uprising
Start of Indian Rebellion in Meerut
Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856
Inauguration of Postal Service
Historic Railway Link: Bombay to Thane
Conflict between British and Sikh forces led to First Anglo-Sikh Wars.
First Anglo-Afghan War
Introduction of English Education Act and suppression of sati in India.
Lord Hastings and the Subsidiary Alliance Policy
Treaty of Amritsar: Sutlej River Boundary Agreement
Capture of Delhi by British in Second Anglo-Maratha War
Fort William College: Enhancing Administrator Quality
Asiatic Society in Calcutta: Sir William Jones's Vision
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