The Indian freedom struggle lasted nearly ninety years, from the Revolt of 1857 to independence in 1947. A year-wise timeline helps connect events in the right order. This is one of the best ways to revise modern history before an exam.
Early Phase (1857-1905)
- 1857: The Revolt of 1857, the first war of independence.
- 1858: British Crown took over India from the Company.
- 1885: Formation of the Indian National Congress.
Rise of Nationalism (1905-1919)
- 1905: Partition of Bengal and the Swadeshi Movement.
- 1906: Formation of the Muslim League.
- 1916: Lucknow Pact between Congress and Muslim League.
- 1919: Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
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The Gandhian Era (1920-1942)
- 1920-22: Non-Cooperation Movement.
- 1929: Lahore Session and the Purna Swaraj resolution.
- 1930: Dandi March and Civil Disobedience Movement.
- 1942: Quit India Movement.
The Road to Independence (1945-1947)
- 1946: Cabinet Mission and the Interim Government.
- 1947: Indian Independence Act and Partition.
- 15 August 1947: India became independent.
Quick Revision Points
- Revolt of 1857 was the first major uprising.
- Congress founded in 1885.
- Partition of Bengal in 1905.
- Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919.
- Dandi March in 1930.
- Quit India Movement in 1942.
- Independence on 15 August 1947.