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**Historic Snapshot**
2019 – Abrogation of Article 370 Special status of Jammu & Kashmir revoked, integrating it more directly with the Indian Union. 1998 – Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests India conducted a series of underground nuclear tests in Rajasthan, asserting its strategic strength and altering global perceptions under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. 1991 – Economic Liberalisation Facing a severe financial crisis, India opened its economy to global markets under Finance Minister Manmohan Singh. These reforms transformed India’s economic landscape. 1975 – The Emergency Declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the 21-month Emergency period saw suspension of civil liberties, press censorship, and mass detentions — one of the most controversial phases in modern Indian history. 1920 – Non-Cooperation Movement Mahatma Gandhi led a non-violent protest against British rule, urging Indians to boycott British institutions.

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-📌 '''1857 – First War of Independence'''
+* '''2019 – Abrogation of Article 370'''
-India’s first major uprising against British rule, led by [[Mangal Pandey]], [[Rani Lakshmibai]], and others.
+Special status of Jammu & Kashmir revoked, integrating it more directly with the Indian Union.
-📌 '''1919 – Jallianwala Bagh Massacre'''
+* '''1998 – Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests'''
-British troops massacred hundreds in Amritsar, sparking national outrage and a turning point in the independence movement.
+India conducted a series of underground nuclear tests in Rajasthan, asserting its strategic strength and altering global perceptions under Prime Minister [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]].
-📌 '''1930 – Dandi March'''
+* '''1991 – Economic Liberalisation'''
-[[Mahatma Gandhi]] led a nonviolent salt protest, walking 240 miles — a landmark act of civil disobedience.
+Facing a severe financial crisis, India opened its economy to global markets under Finance Minister [[Manmohan Singh]]. These reforms transformed India’s economic landscape.
-📌 '''1942 – Quit India Movement'''
+* '''1975 – The Emergency'''
-Mass civil disobedience demanding an end to British rule. Leaders like [[Aruna Asaf Ali]] and [[Jayaprakash Narayan]] rose to prominence.
+Declared by Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]], the 21-month Emergency period saw suspension of civil liberties, press censorship, and mass detentions — one of the most controversial phases in modern Indian history.
-📌 '''1947 – India Gains Independence'''
+* '''1920 – Non-Cooperation Movement'''
-After nearly 200 years of colonial rule, India became free. [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] delivered the iconic "Tryst with Destiny" speech.
+[[Mahatma Gandhi]] led a non-violent protest against British rule, urging Indians to boycott British institutions.
-📌 '''1950 – Republic Day'''
-India adopted its Constitution. [[B. R. Ambedkar]] played a key role in drafting the document.
-📌 '''1975 – The Emergency Declared'''
-A 21-month period of suspended civil liberties, resisted by leaders like [[George Fernandes]] and [[Jayaprakash Narayan]].
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