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26th century BCE

  1. c. 26th century BCE – c. 19th century BCE★★★★★

    Mature phase of the Indus Valley Civilisation

    Planned cities such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa flourish along the Indus, with drainage systems, standardised weights and an undeciphered script.

    CultureEconomy· Pakistan, India

15th century

  1. July 8, 1497 – May 20, 1498★★★★★

    Vasco da Gama sails from Europe to India

    Vasco da Gama's fleet left Lisbon, rounded the Cape of Good Hope, sailed up the East African coast and reached Calicut, opening a direct sea route between Europe and Asia.

    ExplorationEconomy· Portugal, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, India

16th century

  1. December 31, 1600★★★★★

    English East India Company chartered

    Queen Elizabeth I grants a royal charter to the East India Company, which later comes to rule much of the Indian subcontinent.

    EconomyPolitics· United Kingdom, India
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