Indian History Timeline 1806-1857
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One of the most important events of the 19th century was the rise of Indian nationalism, leading Indians to seek first “self-rule” and later “complete independence”. However, historians are divided over the causes of its rise. Probable reasons include a “clash of interests of the Indian people with British interests”, “racial discrimination”, and “the revelation of India’s past.
In this topic, we have provided important events in Indian History from 1806 (Vellore Mutiny) to 1857 (The Great Revolt). This is very important topic for all competitive exams. Surely this will help the candidates those who are preparing for competitive exams.
| Year | Events |
|---|---|
| 1806 | Vellore Mutiny |
| 1809 | East India Company signs the first Treaty of Amritsar with Ranjit Singh |
| 1814 | "Atmiya Sabha" Established by Raja Ram Mohan Roy |
| 1824 | Dayananda Saraswati is born (to 1883) |
| 1829 | Abolition of Sati |
| 1836 | Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa is born (to 1886) |
| 1853 | Started Post Service |
| 1853 | First Railway estalblished between Bombay and Thane on April 16 |
| 1855 | Santhal rebellion |
| 1856 | Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856 on July 25 |
| 1856 | Bal Gangadhar Tilak is born (to 1920) on July 23 |
| 1856 | Narayana Guru is born (to 1928) on August 20 |
| 1857 | Indian Rebellion of 1857 on May 10 |
| 1857 | Established first three University of Mumbai, University of Madras and University of Calcutta in India |
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