Indian History
Cause-Effect Chains
Step through how key events in Indian history led to each other. Select a chain and navigate through the events to understand the causal relationships.
The Revolt of 1857 ended Company rule and led to the Government of India Act 1858 (direct Crown rule). The Indian Councils Act 1861 introduced limited Indian representation. The Morley-Minto Reforms 1909 expanded representation but introduced separate electorates. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919 introduced Dyarchy. The Government of India Act 1935 established provincial autonomy and proposed a federal structure that became the foundation for the Indian Constitution.
Revolt of 1857 (First War of Independence)
1857 CE
A widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against the British East India Company. Started as a military mutiny at Meerut and spread across northern and central India.
- Enfield rifle cartridge controversy
- Doctrine of Lapse
- Economic exploitation
- Social and religious grievances
- End of East India Company rule
- Government of India Act 1858
- Direct Crown rule
- Queen's Proclamation of 1858
Government of India Act 1858
1858 CE
Indian Councils Act 1861
1861 CE
Morley-Minto Reforms (Indian Councils Act 1909)
1909 CE
Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (Government of India Act 1919)
1919 CE
Government of India Act 1935
1935 CE