However, if you are curious about the various events that happened during the

independence movement, you've landed in the right place. In this article, we've
compiled a comprehensive timeline of the key events that shaped Indian history.

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The complete timeline of Indian Independence Day

Year Event

1600 The British East India Company is established.

1608 The British East India Company sets up its first trading post in Surat.

1615 Sir Thomas Roe obtains trading rights for the British from Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

Battle of Plassey: British forces under Robert Clive defeat Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, marking the
1757
start of British political control in India.
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 Battle of Buxar: British defeat the combined forces of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, Nawab of
1764
Oudh, and Nawab of Bengal, establishing British control over Bengal.

1773 Regulating Act passed by British Parliament, leading to greater control of British territories in India.

Pitt's India Act passed, establishing dual control of British India by the British government and the
1784
East India Company.

1793 Permanent Settlement of Bengal, a land revenue system introduced by Lord Cornwallis.

1829 Abolition of Sati by Governor-General Lord William Bentinck.

1853 First railway line in India opens between Bombay and Thane.

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 (First War of Indian Independence) begins, marking a significant
1857
uprising against British rule.

1875 Establishment of the Indian League

1876 Vernacular Press Act

1882 Hunter Commission

1883 Ilbert Bill proposed by Lord Ripon

Source: National Army Museum

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1884 Ilbert Bill passed

Establishment of INC.
1885
First INC Session was held in Bombay from 28 to 31 December 1885.

Ramakrishna Mission was founded

1897
by Swami Vivekanand

July 1905 Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon

16 October 1905 Partition of Bengal

31 December 1906 All-India Muslim League Founded at Dhaka

1907 Surat Split of INC

11 August 1908 Execution of Khudiram Bose

Minto-Morley Reforms or Indian Councils Act 1909

1909
Was passed

1910 Indian Press Act

1911 Cancellation of Partition of Bengal

April 1916 Home Rule by Bal Gangadhar Tilak

December 1916 Lucknow Pact

1917 Champaran Satyagraha

1918 Madras Labour Union was formed

1919 Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

16 February 1919 Rowlatt Act Passed

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13 April 1919 Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

1920-22 Non-Cooperation Movement

5 February 1922 Chauri-Chaura Movement

Source: MK Gandhi organisation

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Late 1922 -
Swarajya Party came into existence
Early 1923

1925 Kakori Conspiracy

1927 Establishment of Simon Commission

Assassination of Saunders by Bhagat Singh.

1928
Nehru Report

3 February 1928 Simon Commission arrives in India

December 1929 Purna Swaraj Declaration at Lahore Session

8 April 1929 Bhagat Singh & Batukeshwar Dutt bombed Central Legislative Assembly

18 April 1930 Chittagong Armoury Raid

12 March 1930 Dandi March

6 April 1930 Dandi March Ends

30 November
1st Round Table Conference
1930

Gandhi - Irwin Pact

5 March 1931
Karachi Session of INC

7 September
2nd Round Table Conference
1931

Poona Act
1932
3rd Round Table Conference

1935 Government of India Act

22 June
HOME1939 All
WEB India Forward Bloc formed
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 18-22 August 1940 August Offer by Lord Linlithgow

1942 Quit India Movement

Cripps Mission

Establishment of Indian Independence League.

1942

Formation of Azad Hind Fauj (1st September)

Wavell Plan announced in

1945
Shimla Conference

1946 Cabinet Mission

June 1947 Mountbatten Plan

1947 Indian Independence Act

14 August 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan

15 August 1947 India Gained Freedom From Colonial Rule

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When and Why Did the British Came to India?

The British arrived in India in 1608 at the port of Surat, primarily as merchants seeking
to capitalise on the lucrative spice trade.

The British East India Company chartered in 1600, was at the forefront of this venture.
India, with its rich resources and vibrant markets, presented an irresistible opportunity
for European traders.

The allure of Indian trade was undeniable. Spices, textiles, and other valuable
commodities were in high demand in Europe. Initially, the British relationship with the
Mughal Empire was largely peaceful, with the company establishing trading posts and
factories. However, the desire for greater control over resources and markets gradually
transformed the company's role.

Several factors contributed to the British transition from traders to rulers:

Economic Motives: As the company's profits grew, so did its ambitions. The
desire to eliminate competition, secure raw materials, and expand markets led to a
more aggressive stance.
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 Political Rivalries: The European powers, including the Portuguese, Dutch, and
French, were vying for control of Indian trade. The British, through strategic
alliances and military might, gradually gained an edge.

Exploitation of Indian Divisions: The Mughal Empire was experiencing decline,

and regional power struggles created opportunities for the British to intervene and
assert their dominance.

Military Superiority: The British East India Company possessed advanced

weaponry and military tactics, giving it a significant advantage in conflicts with
Indian rulers.

The turning point came in 1757 with the Battle of Plassey, where the British, led by
Robert Clive, defeated the Nawab of Bengal. This victory marked the beginning of
British territorial expansion in India. The company gradually consolidated its power,
exploiting Indian weaknesses and using a combination of diplomacy, force, and
economic pressure to expand its dominion.

By the 19th century, the British East India Company had become a powerful entity,
virtually ruling large parts of India. However, the growing discontent among the Indian
population eventually led to the Indian Rebellion of 1857. This uprising forced the
British Crown to take direct control of India, ending the company's rule and ushering in
the era of the British Raj.

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Conclusion
The national holiday will be celebrated throughout the country with flag-hoisting
ceremonies, parades and cultural events. PM Narendra Modi will hoist the tricolour at
the Red Fort and will award security personnel and forces. As Independence Day
approaches, the government's 'Viksit Bharat' theme aims to highlight the vision of a
developed India by the year 2047.
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