Timeline of Indian Independence: From 1857 Revolt to Freedom in 1947

 There were many freedom fighters who fought against British colonial rule in many ways, such as armed resistance, peaceful protests, and political talks. The period from 1857 to 1947 that led to India's independence was a time of constant fighting, sacrifice, and determination by these freedom fighters.

The Revolt of 1857, also known as the First War of Independence, was one of the most important events that marked the start of organized resistance to British rule. Even though it didn't work, this uprising showed that Indians were united against British rule and inspired other movements for freedom across the subcontinent.

The Indian National Congress was formed in 1885, giving Indians a place to speak out about their hopes for independence and self-rule. Dadabhai Naoroji, Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and Surendranath Banerjea were some of the first leaders of the Congress. They played a big role in setting up organized political opposition.

The Partition of Bengal in 1905 led to large protests and the start of the Swadeshi Movement, which was the first mass movement against British government policies. People started boycotting foreign goods and buying things made in India more often because of this campaign, which showed that economic opposition is a powerful tool.

Between 1907 and 1920, when there were revolutionary actions, groups of people armed themselves to fight back. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Lala Lajpat Rai were in charge of these groups. These people fought for full independence and inspired younger revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.

Mahatma Gandhi's arrival in 1915 changed the fight for independence by teaching people how to resist without violence. Gandhi became a national leader during his first big campaign, the Champaran Satyagraha, in 1917. He also showed that nonviolent protest works.

The Non-Cooperation Movement was Gandhi's first campaign across the whole state. It ran from 1920 to 1922. The movement got millions of Indians to stop using British schools, courts, and goods. Even though it was put on hold after the Chauri Chaura event, it showed that getting people involved was a way to organize activities.

Gandhi walked 340 miles to Dandi in 1930 as part of the Salt March to make salt and fight the British salt monopoly. This event became one of the most well-known parts of India's fight for independence. This movement sparked civil disobedience all over the country and drew the world's attention to India's fight for freedom.

During the Quit India revolt in 1942, which was the last major revolt against British rule, the slogan "Do or Die" was used. This movement showed that India was still determined to get full independence, even though it was met with a lot of arrests and oppression.

The independence movement during World War II was affected by talks about India's involvement, the founding of the Indian National Army by Subhas Chandra Bose, and British promises of constitutional changes after the war that sped up talks about independence.

The Cabinet Mission Plan (1946) and talks that followed led to the passing of the Indian Independence Act in 1947. This act gave the country freedom and divided it into India and Pakistan. In the end, this led to the end of British rule, but it also brought up new problems with division and integration.

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