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This is a timeline of Indian history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in India and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of India. Also see the list of governors-general of India, list of prime ministers of India and list of years in India.
The history of independent India or history of Republic of India began when the country became an independent sovereign state within the British Commonwealth on 15 August 1947. Direct administration by the British, which began in 1858 , affected a political and economic unification of the subcontinent .
Indian cultural influence (Greater India) Timeline of Indian history. Chandragupta Maurya overthrew the Nanda Empire and established the first great empire in ancient India, the Maurya Empire. India's Mauryan king Ashoka is widely recognised for his historical acceptance of Buddhism and his attempts to spread nonviolence and peace across
List of years in India Timeline of Indian history: The following is a list of events for the year 2024 in India ... In one of the most significant event of misuse of ...
The event is hosted by the President of India with ceremonious parades and cultural events. [13] The Delhi Republic Day parade held during the same is organized by the Ministry of Defence . [ 14 ] The President who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces , takes the salute from various units of the army , navy , air force , para ...
1 December- Atleast 26 students died by suicide in Kota, Rajasthan which is one of the highest ever in history. [ 65 ] [ 66 ] 3–4 December - Election results for five states declared - BJP wins Rajasthan , Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh , INC wins Telangana and ZPM wins Mizoram.
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 9 December 2024. Public holiday celebrated on 15 August "15 August 1947" and "August 15, 1947" redirect here. For other uses, see August 1947 § August 15, 1947 (Friday). The flag of India hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi ; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Observed by India Type ...
23 June - Sainik School system was established by Defence Minister of India, V. K. Krishna Menon. 12 July – Panshet Dam bursts in Pune causing a massive flood in the city of Pune. Over 1,000 people die. 2 October - Shipping Corporation of India is incorporated by amalgamation of Eastern Shipping Corporation and Western Shipping Corporation. [6]