History

ndia's history is tied to its geography.

2500 B.C.- It all begins with the formation of the Indus Valley
. The Indus Valley Civilization developed around the valley of the Indus Valley which is now in Pakistan.

2000 B.C- The Indus Valley Civilization collapsed.

1500 B.C- The Aryan People from the region between India and Europe, invaded India from north, spreading through the Indus Valley and Ganges Valley(a holy valley).

326 B.C - Alexander The Great of Macedon, which is located in Greece, crossed the Indus Valley and into India.

50 A.D - The Roman Empire and India begin to trade.

320-550 A.D - India is ruled by the Gupta Empire and Hinduism becomes a major religion. Literature, art, architecture, and science are taught during this age of peace and prosperity.

1600s - Holland, Britian, and France establish trading posts to gain access to India's spices, rice, silk, tea, and jewels.

1638 - Emperer Shah Jahan began the construction of the Taj Mahal in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz.

1858 - The British take control of India.

1915 - Mohandas Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Ganhi or "Great Soul", launches a campaign against violent acts in India to defeat the British.

1947 - India gains independence from Great Britian and India is divided into two countries, India and Pakistan.

1948 - Mahatma Gandhi is assasinated at a prayer meeting.

1966 - Indira Gandhi, who is not related to Mahatma Gandhi, becomes the first women prime minister of India