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Any five important events between the years 1930 to 1950.

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This is a timeline in the history of India that comprises prominent legal and territorial changes and political events in India.
It was during this period that an act of civil disobedience was launched by Gandhiji to achieve the goal of “complete Independence”.

Complete answer:
1930 - Salt Satyagraha- Also known as “Salt March or Dandi March “was an act of civil disobedience launched by Gandhiji to achieve the goal of “complete Independence. On March 12, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi started the famous ‘Dandi March’ along with 78 of his followers from the Sabarmati Ashram for the village of Dandi (Navsari District) to break the Salt Law.

1930 - First Round Table Conference - It was held in London on Nov.12, 1930, to discuss the Simon Commission, but was totally boycotted by the Indian National Congress.

1931 - Gandhi - Irwin Pact - Two moderate statesmen, Sapru and Jayakar, launched attempts to bring about an approach between Gandhi and the government early in 1931. On March 5, 1931, finally, a pact was signed between the two after having six meetings with Viceroy Lord Irwin, in which the Congress called off the movement and agreed to take part in the Second Round Table Conference.

1931- Second Round Table Conference- During the viceroyalty of Lord Willingdon, the conference was held in London from Sep.-Dec. 1931 and on behalf of the Indian National Congress, Gandhiji attended it.

1932- Poona Pact- On September 24th, 1932, an agreement was signed in the Yerwada Central Jail of Poona between M K Gandhi and B R Ambedkar on behalf of the depressed sections for the reservation of the electoral seats in the Legislature of the British Government, known as Poona Pact.

Note:
Some more events that took place during this time period:
1 935 - Government of India Act
1939 - Beginning of Second World War
1 940 - Demand for Pakistan, August offer
1942 -Arrival of Cripp's Mission, Quit India Movement
1 946 - Arrival of Cabinet Mission
1947 - Mountbatten Plan, Indian
1 948 - Assassination of Gandhi
1950 - India became Republic and the Indian Constitution came into force