1885: Formation of the Indian National Congress (INC) - The Indian National Congress is formed with the aim of representing the political aspirations of the Indian people under British rule.
1905: Partition of Bengal - The British government divides the province of Bengal along religious lines, sparking widespread protests and nationalist sentiments.
1919: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - British troops under the command of General Dyer open fire on a peaceful gathering of Indians in Amritsar, resulting in hundreds of deaths and triggering outrage across the country.
1919-1922: Non-Cooperation Movement - Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the Indian National Congress calls for non-violent resistance and boycotting British institutions.
1930: Salt March - Mahatma Gandhi leads a symbolic 240-mile march to the Arabian Sea in protest against the British monopoly on salt production and the salt tax.
1935: Government of India Act - The British government passes the Government of India Act, granting limited autonomy to Indians and introducing a federal system.
1942: Quit India Movement - The Indian National Congress launches a mass civil disobedience movement demanding an end to British rule. Hundreds of thousands of Indians participate, leading to widespread arrests and repression by the British government.
1947: Indian Independence and Partition - India achieves independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. The country is divided based on religious lines, leading to the creation of India and Pakistan.
1948: Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi - Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement, is assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist. These are just some of the significant events during the Indian National Movement. The movement involved thousands of activists, leaders, and movements from various regions and socio-economic backgrounds, all working towards the goal of independence and self-rule.
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