Key Milestones of the Indian Independence Movement

First War of Independence (1857-1858)

Uprising against British rule; precursor to freedom struggle.

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Formation of Indian National Congress (1885)

INC's birth for greater Indian representation in governance.

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Partition of Bengal (1905)

Curzon's partition sparks mass protests, ignites Indian nationalism.

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Brutal Amritsar incident intensifies anti-colonial sentiments.

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Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919)

Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922)

Gandhi's call for non-cooperation against British rule gains momentum.

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Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934)

Gandhi's Salt March initiates non-violent resistance against colonialism.

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Quit India Movement (1942)

INC's demand for immediate British withdrawal, intensifying the freedom struggle.

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Formation of Indian National Army (INA)

Subhas Chandra Bose's INA fights for India's liberation during WWII.

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Mountbatten Plan and Independence (1947)

Partition leads to independence for India and Pakistan.

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Constitution of India (1950)

Adoption establishes the Republic of India, outlining governance principles

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