India Post Colonial History By: Christopher Collins

India as a colony From the 16th Century, European Powers such as Portugal, Netherlands, France and the UK used India as a trading post. British East India Company By 1857, India is under direct rule of Great Britain.

Fight for Independence ! In the 20th Century, Mahatma Gandhi led a non-cooperation(non- violent) movement.

Independent! Gained Independence on August 15, 1947 First Prime Minister: Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru was the Prime Minister until he succeeded at his death on May 27,1964

Shortly after independence the partition of India and Pakistan came about Many bloody riots and civil unrest between the Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims. Everyone had a side to choose: India or Pakistan The partition remains the single largest migration of people in modern history Estimated 14-17 million people crossed the border of India and Pakistan

Continued Fighting In 1962, India was in a border war with China. Fighting over Ladakh and some northeast states Nehru’s Death in 1964 After Nehru’s death Lal Bahadur Shastri took office. By 1965, India was in war with Pakistan over Kashmir

Next In Line After 20 months of service Shastri died in office leaving the job to Nehru’s daughter. Indira Gandhi became the prime minister in 1966. Second woman to be appointed to run a democratic country

India the 70s,80s,90s Indira Gandhi helps a recovering India By 1980 Bollywood is making more films than the US In 1983, India wins Cricket World Cup 1997, India celebrates 50th year of independence By 1998, India is a Nuclear Power

Modern India Recent rapid economic growth Exports of goods are double the exports of services In 2013, the Indian stock market hit a record high India has one of the largest growing middle classes

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