India's Independence

  • India was ruled by the Mughal empire

  • Battle of Plassey

    some of britain's forces would seize regions of india
  • Sepoy Mutiny

    the British government dissolved the East India Company but kept control of its land
  • Rebellion Ends

    .Hindu and Muslims forced to use guns and animal products with it
    .went against belief
    . Rebellion broke out and many Indians united
    . British recaptured a town called Gwalior
    . Fighting ended
  • Indian National Congress in 1885

    .Western-educated Indians were chosen to attend this
    . Chosen in hopes they would be more agreeable to British rule, culture, and politics
    .Indian National Congress would slowly become a nationalist entity, and later members would be strong supporters of an independent India.
  • Ghandi's return

    . Ghandi returned from his studies
    . Joined the Indian National Congress to advocate for Indian self-rule