Modern History of South Asian Peoples

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka can be more closely examined in the 16th century, 17th century, 18th century, 19th century, and 20th century.

   

Modern History

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka can be more closely examined

16th century

The Mughal empire was rising and was influential in most of India, though I have little information about the details. I have no information on Delhi. The Mughals were also active in Pakistan, and Bangladesh, but the Portuguese had reached India and were striving for increased influence. I have no information on Nepal or Sri Lanka.

I do not yet have details for the early 16th century, early-mid 16th century, mid 16th century, late-mid 16th century, or late 16th century.

17th century

There was an increasing Western presence. Much of India was ruled by the Mughal empire. Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras were founded as modern cities. I lack details on the growth of Delhi. Much of Pakistan and Bangladesh was ruled by the Mughal empire. I do not yet have details of Nepal or Sri Lanka.

In the early 17th century, the English began to replace the Portuguese in the India trade. In the early mid 17th century, in India the Taj Mahal was begun. In the mid 17th century, in India the Taj Mahal was completed. In the late-mid 17th century in India the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb persecuted Hindus. The English and French were building fortified cities on the coast. Pakistan was part of the Mughal empire. In the late 17th century, in India Aurangzeb persecuted Hindus and faced numerous revolts. Pakistan was part of the Mughal empire.

18th century

The Mughal empire, which dominated the area, was helpless to resist increasing control of at least the coast, and Western influence increased in India (including its cities of Bombay, Dehli, and Calcutta, which was founded) and Pakistan including its city of Karachi which was founded in this period) and Bangladesh. I do not yet have details of Nepal or Sri Lanka.

In the early 18th century, the Mughals granted important economic concesions to the British. What is now Pakistan was attacked by Persia. In the early mid 18th century invasions from Afghanistan almost destroyed the real power of the Mughal government. Pakistan was invaded by Afghan peoples. In Banglasesh, the British contined to expand their presence. In the mid 18th century, the British extended their influence in India. Pakistan was conquered by people from Afghanistan. In Bangladesh, the native Bengali rulers attacked the British. In the late mid 18th century, the British took control of the Bengal region. Pakistan was mostly under Afghan rule. I do not yet have details of the early 1760s, late 1760s, early 1770s, or late 1770s. In the late 18th century, the British extended their rule to southern India. Pakistan was under Afghan rule. Bangladesh ws under British control. I do not yet have details of the early 1780s, late 1780s, early 1790s, or late 1790s.

19th century

All of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh came under direct political rule by Britain. Nepal was also influenced by Britain, but seems to have kept its independence. Sri Lanka can also be considered.

In the early 19th century, in India the British expanded their influence and the French were expelled. Pakistan gained independence from the Afgans as the Sikh kingdom. British power was more or less centered around Bangladesh. I do not yet have details of the early 1800s, late 1800s, early 1810s, or late 1810s. In the early-mid 19th century, in India the British expanded their rule. In Pakistan, the Sikh kingdom expanded. British power was centered around Bangladesh. I do not yet have details of the early 1820s, late 1820s, early 1830s, or late 1830s. In the mid 19th century, the British assumed direct rule of India following the Sepoy rebellion, and annexed the Sikh kingdom of what is now Pakistan. What is now Bangladesh was under British rule. I do not yet have details of the early 1840s, late 1840s, early 1850s, or late 1850s. In the late-mid 19th century, there was resentment toward British rule in India and what are now Pakistan and Bangladesh. Bombay became a center for cotton export. I do not yet have details of the early 1860s, early 1860s, early 1870s, or late 1870s. In the late 19th century, there was increasing resentment of British rule in India and Pakistan and what is now Bangladesh, and the Indian National Congress was founded. I have no details on Bombay. I have no specific details of the early 1880s, late 1880s, early 1890s, or late 1890s.

20th Century

India emerged from British rule as a predominantly Hindu nation and became politically independent in this period. Pakistan also emerged from British rule separetely as a predominantly Islamic nation. Bangladesh was initially politically part of Pakistan, but later claimed indepedence. I do not yet have many details for Nepal or Sri Lanka.

In the early 20th century there was increasing resentment of British rule in Hindu-dominated India, and Pakistan also participated in calls for home rule. I do not yet have details for the early 1900s, late 1900s, early 1910s, or late 1910s. In the early-mid 20th century opposition in the Hindu-predominant areas intensified Bombay was an important city. Opposition in the Islamic-predominant areas of what is now Pakistan also intensified. Delhi was an important city. I do not yet have many details for the early 1920s, late 1920s, early 1930s, or late 1930s.

Mid 20th century

the peoples of British-ruled India were granted independence and separated into the Hindu dominated India with its city of Bombay and the Muslim-dominated Pakistan, which included what is now Bangladesh as East Pakistan. I do not yet have details of Nepal.

I do not yet have many details for the early 1940s, late 1940s, or early 1950s. In the late 1950s, in India Jawaharlal Nehru increasingly attracted attention as a leader of the "non-aligned" nations which were not attracted to either the US or Soviet led camps. I do not yet have details for 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, or 1960.

Late-mid 20th century

India (with the important city of Bombay) intervened in the war between East and West Pakistan, which split the country into Pakistan and Bangladesh. Nepal and Sri Lanka can also be considered.

In the early 1960s, in India, Nehru died and was succeeded by his daughter Indira Gandhi. I do not yet have details of 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, or 1965. In the late 1960s I have no details of 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, or 1970 at present. In the early 1970s, under Indira, India supported the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan, and tested a nuclear weapon. In Pakistan, East Pakistan, aided by India, successfully declared independence as Bangladesh. The military government collapsed and Ali Bhutto led a democratic government. I do not yet have details of 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, or 1975. In the late 1970s, in India, Indira was deposed, but later re-elected Prime Minister. In Pakistan General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq took power in a military coup, and Ali Bhutto was executed. I do not yet have details of 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, or 1980.

Late 20th century

South Asian nations were occupied with maintaining order internally and with problems of widespread poverty combined with population growth. Events in Pakistan and India (with the city of Bombay) remain to be summarized. Events in Bangladesh remain to be summarized. Nepal and Sri Lanka can be considered.

In the early 1980s, in India, Indira Ghandi met with considerable unrest, and after ordering a raid on a Sikh temple, was assassinated by some of her own Sikh bodyguards. Pakistan was ruled by the military government of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. I do not yet have details of 1981, 1992, 1983, 1984, or 1985. In the late 1980s, in India, Rajiv Gandhi attempted economic liberalization, began friendly relations with the US, and intervened in neighboring Sri Lanka. In Pakistan, the military government of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was replaced by a civilian government led by Benazir Bhutto when Zia died in a plane crash. Bhutto was later removed from office and Nawaz Sharif was elected in her place. In Bangladesh, Ershad contined to rule, though there was subtantial and increasing political unrest. I do not yet have details of 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, or 1990. In the early 1990s, in India Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated, and Nirihimsha Rao served as Prime Minister. In Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif was removed from office and succeded by former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. In Bangladesh, Khaleda Zia served as prime Minister. I do not yet have details of 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, or 1995.

Late 1990s

In India, there were three prime minister elected, one of them serving twice. In Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto was again succeeded by Nawaz Sharif, who was overthrown in a coup led by Pervez Musharaff. Sheikh Hasina was elected Prime Minister. I do not yet have detail for particular years including 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, or 2000.

Early 21st Century

Events of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are being considered.

Early 2000s

India, Pakistn, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka can be considered.

Details of 2001 will be examined. For 2002 I have no events recorded for India. In 2003 in India the Congress party gained a majority of seats in the parliamentary election. For 2004 I have no details for India . 2005 can be examined. For India, I have no events recorded. In Pakistan, rebels in Baluchistan were attacked by government forces. The first quarter, second quarter, third quarter, and fourth quarter can be connected.

Late 2000s

India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are being considered.

Events of these include 2006 and 2007 including the 1st quarter of January, February, and March, and having a focus on India, and 2nd quarter with India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, including April, May and June and having a focus on India and Pakistan. The 3rd quarter will be examined, including July which includes a few events from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, August, which includes a few events from India, Pakistan, and other southeast Asian nations. September is also being examined. Numerous events are noted for India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, as well as a few others for other South Asian nations. During the 4th quarter, greatest attention is given to events in India and Pakista, but Bangladesh can also be considered. In October, events within India were primarily local. In Pakistan, President Pervez Musharraf won an election, but a number of bombings, including suicide bombings, took place. Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan, and led oppositiion to President Musharraf. In November, events within India were primarily local. In Pakistan, the President Pervez Musharraf imposed a state of emergency and arrested thousands of political opponents. In December, the state of emergency in Pakistan continues (as of the lastest update).

There are also connections with 2008, with nations of India with its city of Delhi, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and the city of Bombay, including events of the first quarter and the second quarter, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. I do not yet have event for April. In May, in India there was a series of bomb blasts that killed several people. In June, Prime Minister Mahmohan Singh of India called for global nuclear disarmament. Events of the third quarter including India with its city of Delhi, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and the city of Bombay can be considered. During July, the United Progress Alliance, the coalition in power in India, survived a no-confidence vote over a US-India treaty on nuclear material. I have no events listed for Pakistan. In August, a stampede at a Hindu temple killed over 150 people. In Pakistan, President Pervez Musharraf resigned under impeachment pressure. I do not yet have events for Bangaldesh or for the city of Delhi. For September, I do not yet have many recorded events for India. There were a couple of bombings in Delhi. In Pakistan, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani survived an assassination attempt. Asif Ali Zardari was elected as the President of Pakistan by the Electoral College. I do not yet have recorded events for Bangladesh. I have no events for Bombau For the fourth quarter I do not yet have many events for India with its city of Delhi, Pakistan, or Bangladesh, or for South Asian cities such as Bombay. In October, India with its city of Delhi launched a lunar research spacecraft. I do not yet have events for Pakistan or Bangladesh, or South Asian cities such as Bombay. I have not yet compiled details for November including those of India with its city of Delhi Pakistan, or Bangladesh, or South Asian cities such as Bombay. I do not yet have many events for December.

2009

in India with its cities of Bombay, Delhi, Calcutta, Madras, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Pakistan with its cities of Karachi and Lahore, Bangladesh with its city of Dakka, Sri Lanka, and Nepal are being examined.

In the first quarter 2009, India and Pakistan are mentioned, although I do not yet have details for January, February, or March. In the second quarter 2009, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are connected, though I do not yet have details for April, May, or June. In the third quarter 2009, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are connected. Events of July 2009 and August 2009 are not yet connected. September 2009 has events from India. The fourth quarter 2009 can be considered. October 2009 has events in India and Pakistan. November 2009 and December 2009 can be considered.

2010

Events of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka can be considered. The first quarter 2010 including January 2010, February 2010, and March 2010 can be connected. The second quarter 2010 including events of India and Pakistan in April 2010, May 2010, and June 2010 can be connected.

The third quarter 2010 including events of India and Pakistan in July 2010 and August 2010 can be connected. September 2010 in 2010 week 36, 2020 week 37, 2010 week 38, 2010 week 39, and 2010 week 40 can be connected.

The fourth quarter 2010 including events of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh can be considered. Events of October 2010 in India in 2010 week 40, 2010 week 41, 2010 week 42, 2010 week 43, and 2010 week 44 can be considered. November 2010 and events in India and Pakistan in 2010 week 45, 2010 week 46, 2010 week 47, 2010 week 48, and 2010 week 49 can be considered.

December 2010 in India and Pakistan and events of 2010 week 49, 2010 week 50 in India and Pakistan can be considered. 2010 week 51 in India and Pakistan can be considered. 2010 week 52 in India and Pakistan can be connected. 2010 week 53 including events in India and Pakistan (including US Missile deaths) can be connected.

Early 2000s

Events of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh can be considered. Events of 2011 in India and Pakistan can be connected. The first quarter 2011 in India and Pakistan can be connected.

January 2011 including India and Pakistan during 2011 week 1 including India and Pakistan, 2011 week 2 including India and Pakistan, 2011 week 3 including India and Pakistan, and 2011 week 4 including India and Pakistan can be connected. 2011 week 5 can be connected. 2011 week 6 can be connected.

February 2011 including 2011 week 6, 2011 week 7, 2011 week 8, 2011 week 9, and 2011 week 10 can be connected.

March 2011 including 2011 week 10, 2011 week 11, 2011 week 12, 2011 week 13, and 2011 week 14 can be connected.

The second quarter 2011 including events of India and Pakistan can be connected.

April 2011 including 2011 week 14, 2011 week 15, 2011 week 16, 2011 week 17, and 2011 week 18 can be connected.

May 2011 including 2011 week 19, 2011 week 20, 2011 week 21, 2011 week 22, and 2011 week 23 can be connected.

June 2011 including 2011 week 23, 2011 week 24, 2011 week 25, 2011 week 26, and 2011 week 27 can be connected.

The third quarter 2011 can be connected. July 2011 including 2011 week 27 can be connected.


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