1. India Post Colonial History
By: Christopher Collins

2. 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.

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

4. 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

5. 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 million people crossed the border of India and Pakistan

6. 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

7. 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
Second woman to be appointed to run a democratic country

8. 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

9. 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

11. Sources http://www.mapsofindia.com/history/tm
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