Historical Dates and Events

Archaeological evidence from Mehrgarh indicates that cotton was grown there approximately 7000 years ago.

Harappan cities are generally dated to have developed approximately 4700 years ago, marking the beginning of the mature phase of the civilization.

The discovery of Harappa occurred when British engineers were laying railway lines in the Punjab region approximately 150 years ago.

Alivardi Khan, the Nawab of Bengal, died in 1756, which led to the succession of his grandson, Siraj-ud-Daulah.

The East India Company was incorporated by a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I on December 31, 1600. It was established to trade in the Indian Ocean region.

Tipu Sultan, the ruler of Mysore, died in 1799 while defending his capital, Seringapatam, during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.

India's textile industry declined in the 19th century as British machine-made textiles flooded Indian markets after the Industrial Revolution. Combined with protectionist policies and heavy taxation, this destroyed the handloom sector.

The 19th century was the period when the Indian textile industry faced a severe decline due to British industrial competition.

Rani Lakshmi Bai, the Queen of Jhansi, died in battle against British forces during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Her death occurred on June 18, 1858.

Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer born in Sines, Portugal, around 1460. The other dates provided do not align with his birth year.

Vasco da Gama departed from Lisbon, Portugal, on July 8, 1497, on his historic expedition to find a maritime route to India.

Akbar ascended the throne in 1556 CE following the death of his father, Humayun, and the victory at the Second Battle of Panipat.

Construction of the Taj Mahal began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, making it roughly 370 years old.

The archaeological site of Mohenjo-Daro was first excavated in 1922 by R.D. Banerji, an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India.

The Vedic Period is generally dated by historians to approximately 1500 BC to 600 BC.