Indian Independence

Indian National Congress

A historically significant political party that played a vital role in India's independence and development, currently positioned as a major opposition force with a center-left leaning ideology.

Mohandas Gandhi

Indian Nationalist and peaceful, non violent leader hwo led the Indian independence movement.

Amritsar Massacre

A violent event when Britih troops fired on a large crod of unarmed Indians, killing and injuring hundreds. It marked a turning point in India's modern history, scarring its relationship with Britain.

self-rule

government of a country by its own people, especially after having been a colony.

non-violence

The refusal to use violence, it promotes peace.

Homespun Movement

The widespread production of domestically made fabrics, including cotton, linen, and wool, as a way to reduce dependence on British imports and demonstrate a patriotic spirit.

Salt March

A non-violent civil disobediance campaign led by Gandhi to protest the British governments salt tax in India.

partition

The division of British India into two independent nations; India and Pakistan. This led to mass migration, displacement, and violence.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

The founder and first governer of Pakistan, who spearheaded the creation of after leading the Muslim League to advocate for a separate Muslim state within the Indian subcontinent.

Jawaharal Nehru

India's first prime minister and a key leader of the Indian independence movement.