History

History:

Considered one of the most fertile places in the world, India is now located on what used to be the Indus River Valley. Around 1500 BC Aryan tribes from the northwest came and settled in India, giving it the old and traditional ways that are still present in India. In 4th to 6th centuries BC, India went through a Golden Age brought on by the Gupta Dynasty. This was the flourishing of science, art and culture in India. Part of that culture was the spreading of Islam which moved across the country over the course of 700 Years. In the 10th and 11th centuries, Afghans and Turks took control over India, creating the Delhi Sultanate. This was a time of slavery and the spread of Muslim religion. Later in the 16th century, Emperor Babur established the Mughal Dynasty. One of the most noticeable mementos from this dynasty was the building of the Taj Mahal built by the emperor for his dead wife. By 19th century, Great Britain became in power over India due to exploration by Europeans in search of places to get cotton, tea/spices, gold and other good found in India. Tension between the civilians in India and the British lead to wars and eventually India’s fight for independance. One thing India is greatly known for is the non-violent protest during this time. In 1947, India gained its strongly fought independence. India is struggling with many things including terrorism and poverty, but is still considered a strong global power.