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Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi was arrested over three times for "Public Unrest Conspiracies". Gandhi led to the independence of India by his protests. Gandhi provided many peace speeches and independence speeches. Gandhi was assassinated in 1948 by 3 point blank shots to his chest.
Timeline Of India
2500 B.C.
A Indus Valley civilization develops around the Indus river. They use crops to barter with others. Reached the height of power and larger than any other empire.
2000 B.C.
Indus civilization collapses. Thought to be from floorings.
1500 B.C.
Aryan people invade India from the North. Spreaded through the Indus Valley and into the Ganges Valley
6 A.D.
Trade is very popular in India. Silks, berries, spices, and precious stones are bartered.
320 - 550
India is ruled by the Gupta Empire
1526
Mogul Empire begins. Starts to rule North and South India, unifying them.
1600s
Great Britain, Holland, and France establish trading points in India for valuable items.
1638
Shah Jahan begins the constructions of the Taj Mahal for his beloved Wife.
1858
British overthrow Mogul and take over India
1915
Mohandas Ghandi launches a nonviolent campaign about resistance against the rule in India by the British.
1947
India gains Independence and is split into two.
1948
Ghandi gets assassinated
Indira Ghandi becomes elected Prime Minister of India. First Prime Minister that is a woman in India.
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Hinduism
Hinduism: Has many gods. It is a religion that is commonly found in SE Asia
- Ganesha: is the son of The God, Sheva
- Sheva is the goddess of death
- Brahman: , Is the concept of God in Hinduism.
- Dharma: "Behavior that makes life possible".
- Karma: Is when Great effects are acquired from what has been done in the past. (Good) Vice Versa
- Samsara: Is the repeating cycle of birth, life, death, and reincarnation. In Hinduism, Samsara is thought to be an illusion of life.
- 3 Hindu Deities are Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism
Brahma
Dharma
Samsara
Fun Facts About India
- India has over 1.2 billion people living in it.
- Most popular sport is Cricket.
- It is illegal to take Rupees out of India.
- India was the birth of the game Chess
- All of India is under a Single Time Zone.
- National animal is the Peacock.
Diwali
The Taj Mahal
Today I visited the Taj Mahal! It is known as one of the most Iconic and beautiful places on the planet! Did you know that the Taj Mahal was created by an emperor in memory of his beloved wife? The Taj Mahal took nearly 21 years to finish! Over 3 million people visit it every year!
Sincerely,
Kevin
Why are most Indians vegetarians?
Government Of India and Economy
Climate and Seasons Of India
- Winter: January To February
- Summer: March To May
- Monsoon Season: June To September
- Post Monsoon: October To December
Climates
- Deserts
- Tundras
- Glaciers
- Tropical Regions
- Rain Forests
- Ocean Islands