India

What was the time period of the Indus Valley Civilization?

c. 2500–1900 BCE

Who was responsible for unifying most of the subcontinent during the Mauryan Empire?

Ashoka

What time frame is often referred to as the 'Golden Age' of Indian art, science, and literature?

c. 320–550 CE during the Gupta Empire

What major political change occurred in India in 1206?

Establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.

Who established the Mughal Dynasty in 1526?

Babur

In what year did the British East India Company establish its first trading outpost in India?

1619 at Surat

What major event occurred in India in 1857?

The Indian Mutiny (Sepoy Mutiny) against British rule.

What significant change occurred in India in 1858?

India came under direct control of the British Crown.

What political organization was formed in 1885, symbolizing the rise of modern nationalism in India?

Indian National Congress

What movement did Mahatma Gandhi launch from 1920 to 1922?

The Non-Cooperation movement.

What significant protest did Gandhi lead from 1930 to 1934?

The Salt March and Civil Disobedience movement.

When did India gain independence from Britain?

August 15, 1947

What notable event occurred in India in 1948?

Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

When did India officially become a Republic?

January 26, 1950

What significant event involving Pakistan occurred in 1971?

India supported the creation of Bangladesh.

What major economic change took place in India in 1991?

Economic liberalization reforms.

What happened in Mumbai in 2008?

Coordinated terror attacks in Mumbai.

What does the term 'British Raj' refer to in Indian history?

The period of direct control of India by the British Crown.

What was the impact of the Indian National Congress on India's political landscape?

It marked the rise of modern nationalism.