2800-2000 BCE: The Hindus valley village grows around the Hindus river. it grows and is larger than any other ancient empire.
900-600 BCE: Late Vedic period - Brahmanical religion develops, emphasizing ritual and social obligation.
500 BCE: Buddhism and Jainism founded in India.
600-1600 CE: Rise of devotional movements, puja (worship) rituals, and idea of equality of devotees.
1857: National War of Independence against the British is sparked by the British use of cow fat in guns.
1915: Gandhi joins the nationalist movement.
1950: Constitution of the Republic of India.