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    The document provides a timeline of major Indian freedom movements from 1857 to 1947 that aimed to end British rule in India. It lists key events such as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885, the non-cooperation movement led by Gandhi from 1920-1922, the salt satyagraha or Dandi March led by Gandhi in 1930, and the Quit India Movement launched by Gandhi in 1942. The timeline highlights the major peaceful and non-violent protests that eventually led to India gaining independence from British rule in 1947.

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    The document provides a timeline of major Indian freedom movements from 1857 to 1947 that aimed to end British rule in India. It lists key events such as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885, the non-cooperation movement led by Gandhi from 1920-1922, the salt satyagraha or Dandi March led by Gandhi in 1930, and the Quit India Movement launched by Gandhi in 1942. The timeline highlights the major peaceful and non-violent protests that eventually led to India gaining independence from British rule in 1947.

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    List Of Indian Freedom Movements [1857 -1947]

    What is Indian Freedom Movement?


    Indian freedom movement also called Indian Independence Movement is a series of activities that took
    place with the ultimate goal of bringing an end of British rule in India. The Movements during Indian
    Freedom struggle spanned for 90 years i.e From 1857 to1947.
    Hence the article aims to give a timeline of Indian Freedom Movements. Candidates will be able to
    download the list of Indian freedom struggles in PDF format for convenience in preparation.
    List of Indian Freedom Movements PDF:

    Indian Freedom Struggle [1857 -1947]


    The Indian National Movement was organized as a mass movement. Given below is the list of Indian
    National Movements initiated to rule out British from India.

    List of Indian Freedom Movements [1857 to 1947]


    Years Indian Freedom Struggles
    Revolt Of 1857, Sepoy Mutiny, began in Meerut, spread to Delhi, Agra,
    1857 kanpur & Lucknow
    1885 Indian National Congress Formed
    1905 Partition Of Bengal By Lord Curzon
    Split of Congress - The Radicals led by Tilak and The moderates led by
    1907 Gokhle and Dadabhai Noroji.
    1906 Formation Of Muslim league (December 30)
    1911 India’s Capital shifted From Kolkata to Delhi
    1912 Delhi-Lahore Conspiracy - Assasination of Viceroy Of India,Lord Hardinge
    1913 Ghadar Party was formed oversea to fight for independence
    1914 -1917 Hindu-German Conspiracy
    1915 Mahatma Gandhi returned from South Africa to India
    Mohammad Ali Jinnah joined Indian National Congress, Local struggles
    occured in the form of Peasant movements in Kheda (Gujarat), and workers’
    1916-1918 movement in Ahmedabad
    Rowlatt Satyagraha (March-April) – A significant movement under Gandhi’s
    leadership
    Jallianwala Bagh massacre -13th April - General Reginald Dyer -
    Rowlatt Satyagraha – Gandhiji called for a countrywide campaign against the
    1919 Rowlatt Act.
    The Khilafat Movement – The movement of Indian Muslims, led by
    1919-1924 Muhammad Ali and Shaukat Ali
    Non-cooperation Movement – Gandhi contemplated this non-violent
    1920 -1922 movement against oppressive British rule in India
    Chauri Chaura (Gorakhpur district) killing; Mahatma Gandhi called off
    1922 non-cooperation.
    1925 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was founded
    Simon Commission – The British government appointed a commission to
    1927 formulate further constitutional reforms for India under Sir John Simon
    December,
    1928 Bhagat Singh killed a senior British police officer in Lahore

    1929 Declaration of Poorna Swaraj in (Lahore session)


    March-April, Beginning of Civil Disobedience Movement with Gandhi’s salt march to the
    1930 sea at Dandi to oppose British taxes of salt (Also known as Dandi March)
    November,
    1930 The First Round Table Conference was held in London
    December,
    1931 Second Round Table Conference was held
    1931 On 5th March 1931 the Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed.
    1932 Poona Pact between Gandhi and Ambedkar
    1935 Government of India Act was passed
    1939 All congress ministries resigned
    Quit India Movement (August) – Gandhi launched his third major movement
    1942 against British rule.
    Cripps Mission was attempted by British government headed by Sir Stafford
    1942 Cripps
    The great Bengal Famine was witnessed, which hit the Bengal province of
    pre-partition India causing the death of millions of people of starvation,
    1943 malnutrition and disease
    1947 India gained its freedom from British rule in August 1947
    Candidates can go through the important topics of Indian freedom struggle given in detail in the
    following links:
    Dandi March Salt Satyagraha

    Quit India Movement Non-Cooperation Movement

    Home Rule Movement Revolt of 1857


    Candidates willing to check more topics for the general awareness section of various competitive
    exams can visit the ​SSC General Awareness​ page. The topics covered are common for all government
    examinations.

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