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📌 1857 – First War of Independence India’s first major uprising against British rule, led by Mangal Pandey, Rani Lakshmibai, and others. 📌 1919 – Jallianwala Bagh Massacre British troops massacred hundreds in Amritsar, sparking national outrage and a turning point in the independence movement. 📌 1930 – Dandi March Mahatma Gandhi led a nonviolent salt protest, walking 240 miles — a landmark act of civil disobedience. 📌 1942 – Quit India Movement Mass civil disobedience demanding an end to British rule. Leaders like Aruna Asaf Ali and Jayaprakash Narayan rose to prominence. 📌 1947 – India Gains Independence After nearly 200 years of colonial rule, India became free. Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the iconic "Tryst with Destiny" speech. 📌 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. |