India Post Colonial History By Christopher Collins India

India Post Colonial History By: Christopher Collins

India as a colony From the 16 th 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 20 th Century, Mahatma Gandhi led a non-cooperation(nonviolent) 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 70 s, 80 s, 90 s ● 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 50 th 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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