2500 BCE: The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, emerges.
1500 BCE: The Aryan migration to India begins, leading to the emergence of Vedic culture and Sanskrit language.
321 BCE: Chandragupta Maurya establishes the Maurya Empire, one of the largest empires in Indian history.
320-550 CE: The Gupta Empire, known for its contributions to Indian art, science, and literature, flourishes.
1192: The Delhi Sultanate, a Muslim kingdom, is established after the Battle of Tarain.
1526: The Mughal Empire, led by Babur, is established in India.
1600s: The East India Company, a British trading company, establishes a presence in India.
1857: The Indian Rebellion against British rule, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, takes place.
1885: The Indian National Congress, a political party that would later play a major role in India's independence movement, is founded.
1947: India gains independence from British rule and is partitioned into India and Pakistan.
1950: India becomes a republic with a new constitution.
1991: India begins economic liberalization and moves towards a market-oriented economy.
Present day: India is one of the world's largest economies and a major player in global politics.
