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Modern Indian History›Ch 6: Road to Independence›Modern History Chronology (1757-1947)
Master key dates, battles, and acts for all competitive exams.
Never memorize dates in isolation; always link major battles, reforms, and acts to their exact years and consequences. Focus heavily on turning points like 1757, 1857, and 1947 to score high in SSC and Railway exams.
Smart Memory Hooks
| Year | Key Event | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1757 | Battle of Plassey | Foundation of British rule |
| 1857 | Great Revolt | End of Company rule |
| 1915 | Gandhi's Return | Shift in National Movement |
| 1942 | Quit India Movement | Do or Die slogan |
1757 Plassey
(British foundation)
British foundation
Siraj-ud-daulah was defeated by Robert Clive.
1885 INC
(Congress birth)
Congress birth
A.O. Hume founded the Indian National Congress.
1930 Dandi
(Salt Satyagraha)
Salt Satyagraha
Mahatma Gandhi broke the salt law at Dandi.
1947 Freedom
(Independence day)
Independence day
India gained freedom on 15th August 1947.
Battle of Buxar was in 1757Battle of Buxar was in 1764
Do not confuse Plassey (1757) with Buxar (1764). Buxar firmly established British political control.
INC was founded in 1886INC was founded in 1885
First session was in December 1885 in Bombay under W.C. Bonnerjee.
Partition of Bengal in 1906Partition of Bengal in 1905
Lord Curzon announced partition in 1905, while Muslim League was formed in 1906.
Q1.Which of the following events happened first chronologically?
Q2.In which year was the Indian National Congress (INC) established?