Compléter India Version en ligne Mughal Empire -- Colonial Period -- Post Colonial -- Non-violent protest par Steve Proctor 1 Gandhi Luther Muslim Pakistan Europe Mughal King 1947 Taj pepper civil Hindu Britain protests colony peaceful founded India Mahal Mohandas boycotts Kashmir 1526 Martin The empire which reigned in India for about 300 years was called the Empire . It was in and declined in the 1800's . The Mugals were a dynasty - practicing Islam . One incredible achievement of the empire was the construction of the fabulous . The Mughals traded with many countries from . Western Europeans wanted spices especially . By the mid 1700's , Great started to take control in India . Soon , much like we were until 1776 , India had become a of Great Britain . In the early 1900's , a leader emerged in India ; . He organized where people refuse to purchase certain goods . He led marches . He used peaceful . Gandhi was successful . The British left India in . The religion dominated India . Many Muslims feared discrimination - India was split - was created . After the split , Muslims migrated to Pakistan . Hindus to . Violence occurred and the 2 countries still both claim the region called . India and Pakistan still have a tense relationship . But now each has nuclear weapons . Gandhi influenced an American Minister from Georgia named , Jr . King applied the principle of non - violent protest to the rights movement . Even when attacked by dogs and jailed , King's followers stayed . King knew violence would interfere with his message and weaken support for his movement . Like Gandhi , King was successful in his mission .