India - Timeline

India loses to China in short war over borders.

Second war with Pakistan over Kashmir begins.

Third war with Pakistan over the creation of Bangladesh begins.

Treaty signed with Soviet Union for a 20 year friendship.

First nuclear bomb is exploded in an underground test.

When she was found guilty of electoral malpractice, Indira Gandhi declares a state of emergency.

Almost 1,000 political opponents were imprisoned between 1975 and 1977.

Troops storm the Golden Temple.

Indira Gandhi is assassinated.

Gas leak at a pesticide plant leaves thousands dead or disabled.

Rajiv Gandhi is assassinated.

Economic reform begins.

Hindu people destroy a mosque in Ayodhya, causing Hindu-Muslim violence.

BJP forms coalition government.

India tests several nuclear weapons, which causes other countries to condemn them.

Bilateral Lahore peace declaration is signed with Pakistan.

Brief war with Pakistan over Kashmir.