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\nPeople have lived in India for over 10,000 years.
\nThe Indus Valley Civilization was larger than any other ancient empire.
\nAncient India\u2019s trade was based on crops grown in fertile lands.<\/p>\n
\nThe Hindu religion is born and the holy texts are written
\nThe monarchy is introduced into each state
\nThe caste system is established<\/p>\n
\nThe Maurya Empire unites the smaller regions of India into 1 state
\nUnder Chandragupta, India flourished in wealth and happiness
\nMain religions at this point in time: Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism
\nPeople can follow any religion they wanted<\/p>\n
\nThis dynasty brought peace and prosperity to India
\nWithout the fear of war, people were free to study science and art
\nIndian scholars made many discoveries during this time<\/p>\n
\nThe Mughal Empire invades India (when? \u00e0 in the 16th century)
\nThe Mughals introduce Islam and Persian culture to India
\nThe Taj Mahal is built
\nThe East India Company is established<\/p>\n
\nThe British colonized India after the collapse of the Mughal Empire
\nEnglish customs and language are introduced into India
\nRailroads are built across the country
\nIndian soldiers fought with the British in World War II<\/p>\n
\nMahatma Gandhi marches for India\u2019s freedom
\nIndia received Independence in 1947
\nIndia elected its first female Prime Minister in 1980<\/p>\n
\nIndia is one of the largest contributors of peacekeepers to the UN
\nIndia hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2010
\nIn 2014 India launched its first satellite to Mars.<\/p>\n