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In the early 20th century, nationalist movements began to become increasingly influential. In the early 1900s, these were represented in the Indian National Congress. In the early 1900s, the Muslim League was formed and often disagreed with the Hindu majority. In the early 1910s, agitation for home rule intensified. In the late 1910s, the British proposed a plan for home rule, but it was dismissed as inadequate. This nationalist movement intensified in the early mid 20th century. In the early 1920s, Gandhi led the nationalist movement with a policy of noncooperation, civil disobedience, and nonviolent resistance, although his lead was not universally followed. In the late 1920s, he continued his resistance. In the early 1930s he continued and also became increasingly concerned with the "untouchable" caste. The Indian Muslims wanted separate independence, while others were dissatisfied with Gandhi's nonviolent methods and wished to force the British out.
India regained its independence. I do not yet have details for Bombay.
In the early 1940s, agitation for independence continued and even intensifed, but Indian troops nevertheless participated in support of the British in World War II. In the late 1940s, the British granted independence in 1947 and divided India into Hindu-dominant India and Muslim-dominated Pakistan in 1947. Gandhi was assassinated after calling for an end to the warfare between India and Pakistan. Jawaharlal Nehru was chosen as Prime Minister. In the early 1950s, India was attempting to consolidate its government, and in the late 1950s, increasingly attracted attention as a leader of the "non-aligned" nations which were not attracted to either the US or Soviet led camps.
A summary of the late mid 20th century remains to be developed. In the early 1960s, Nehru died and was succeeded by his daughter Indira Gandhi. I have no events listed for the late 1960s. In the early 1970s, India supported the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistan and tested a nuclear weapon. I do not yet have details of 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, and 1975. In the late 1970s, Indira Gandhi was deposed, but later reelected as Prime minister. Details of events in Bombay are not yet present. I do not yet have details of 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, or 1980.
In the early 1980s there was substantial political unrest. After Indira Gandhi ordered a raid on a Sikh temple, she was assassinated by some of her Sikh bodyguards. Her son Rajiv was selected as the new Prime minister. I do not yet have details of 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, or 1985. In the late 1980s, he began to liberalize the economy, improved relations with the US, and became involved with a rebellion against the government of Sri Lanka. I do not yet have details of 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, or 1990. Events of the early 1990s are not quite clear, although India's government continued a gradual program of economic liberalization. In 1991, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, the son of Indira Gandhi, was assassinated, and Nirihimsha Rao was elected Prime Minister. I have no details yet for 1992, 1993, 1994, or 1995.
I do not yet have a summary of events for the late 1990s. In 1996, Prime Minister Nirihimsha Rao resigned after his party came in third in the general election. Atal Bihari Vajapayee was selected Prime Minister of India, but resigned after only 13 days in office, and was succedeed by Deve Gowda. In 1997, K.R. Naranayan was selected as President. Deve Gowda was forced to resign and succeded by Inder Kumar Gujral, who was also forced to resign. In 1998, Vajpayee became Prime Minister of India, and ordered 3 underground nuclear tests near the Pakistan border, which prompted Pakisan to condut its own nuclear tests. In 1999, the conflict with Pakistan over Kashmir flared up, but was quieted. A no-confidence vote forced new parliamentary elections, but Vajpayee's party retained its majority. In 2000, three new states were created, making 28 total.
The early 2000s, late 2000s, and early 2010s can be examined.
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