Important Dates in Indian History

Akbar started Din-i-Ilahi in 1582. For exams remember dates of Akbar's religious policies.

The East India Company received its charter in 1600. For exams remember the Company's foundation year clearly.

Jahangir's reign began in 1605 CE after Akbar's death. For exams remember the Mughal succession order.

Shah Jahan's reign began in 1628 CE. For exams connect Shah Jahan with Mughal architecture.

Shivaji Maharaj's birth is placed in 1627 CE. For exams connect him with the rise of Maratha power.

Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom took place in 1675 CE. For exams remember important dates of Sikh history.

Banda Singh Bahadur's victory at Sirhind is linked with 1710. For exams remember dates of Sikh resistance.

The Treaty of Allahabad took place in 1765 and the Company received Diwani rights. For exams remember events after Buxar.

Rani Lakshmibai, whose childhood name was Manikarnika, was born in 1828 CE. She became a leading figure of Jhansi during the Revolt of 1857; therefore, 1857 is associated with the revolt, not with her birth. Exam tip: remember the sequence—birth in 1828, Revolt of 1857, and death in 1858.

The British annexed Awadh in 1856 during Lord Dalhousie’s tenure. Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was removed and the kingdom was brought under British rule. 1857 marks the beginning of the Revolt, not the annexation of Awadh. Exam tip: Remember 1856 for the annexation of Awadh and 1857 for the Revolt.

Rani Lakshmibai died in 1858. For exams remember dates related to leaders of the Revolt of 1857.

The Congress was reorganized at the Nagpur session in 1920. For exams remember important dates of Congress sessions.

The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 and came to India in 1928. For exams keep appointment and arrival dates separate.

The Karachi session was held in 1931 and its resolution on fundamental rights was important. For exams remember Congress sessions and resolutions.

Subhas Chandra Bose established the Azad Hind Government in 1943. For exams keep dates of the Azad Hind Fauj and government separate.

The Khilji dynasty was founded in 1290 CE by Jalal-ud-din Firuz Khilji. Remember 1290 as the start of Khilji rule.

Sir Thomas Roe came to Jahangir's court in 1615 CE. Connect it with the growth of English trading rights in India.

The Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793 CE by Lord Cornwallis. It is one of the most important dates in revenue administration.

Sati was legally abolished in 1829 CE during Lord William Bentinck's period. Remember it as a key date in social reforms.

The first railway in India ran in 1853 CE between Bombay and Thane. This date is important in the history of modern transport.