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'''India''', officially the '''Republic of India''', is a country in [[Asia]]. | '''India''', officially the '''Republic of India''', is a country in [[Asia]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
An ancient city, located ten miles west of modern day {{Wiki|Jodhpur}}, {{Wiki|Rajasthan}}, was irradiated by a [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]] around ten to eight thousand years BCE.<ref name="AC2 - Glyphs"/> | An ancient city, located ten miles west of modern day {{Wiki|Jodhpur}}, {{Wiki|Rajasthan}}, was irradiated by a [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]] around ten to eight thousand years BCE.<ref name="AC2 - Glyphs">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' - [[Glyphs]]</ref> | ||
===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
During the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] founded a [[Indian Assassins|guild in India]], with the intention of keeping an eye on the harbor and the international rulers that had taken interest in the country.<ref name=" | During the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]], the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]] founded a [[Indian Assassins|guild in India]], with the intention of keeping an eye on the harbor and the international rulers that had taken interest in the country.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Contracts (Project Legacy)|Contracts]]</ref> | ||
One such ruler was [[Manuel I of Portugal]], who sent [[Pedro Álvares Cabral]]'s fleet to [[Calicut]], where the Assassins' guild was based. It soon became clear that the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] were not there for trading or cultural purposes, but to root out the Assassins, after which the Portuguese began razing shops and storehouses. In the chaos that ensued, the Assassins poisoned Cabral's most important men, causing them to die within minutes. In all, out of Cabral's thirteen ships, only four managed to escape back to Portugal. Through interrogation, the Assassins discovered that they had been right and that Manuel had even known the location of the Assassins Guild.<ref name="ACPL"/> | |||
In response to the actions of the Assassins, Manuel sent [[Vasco da Gama]] to India | In response to the actions of the Assassins, Manuel sent [[Vasco da Gama]] to India with a fleet of 800 men. The Assassins attempted a failed evacuation of the city, and upon Vasco da Gama's arrival, he demanded the expulsion of all Muslims, knowing that would bring only violence.<ref name="ACPL"/> | ||
The Assassins then called upon the [[Civilians|citizens]] for resources and clothes, and organized an assault on the Portuguese captains. Knowing that stealth would not help them this time, they charged at the [[guards]] and stabbed them multiple times, sending a clear message to Portugal.<ref name=" | The Assassins then called upon the [[Civilians|citizens]] for resources and clothes, and organized an assault on the Portuguese captains. Knowing that stealth would not help them this time, they charged at the [[guards]] and stabbed them multiple times, sending a clear message to Portugal.<ref name="ACPL"/> | ||
===Modern times=== | ===Modern times=== | ||
In the mid 19th century, Indian Assassin [ | In the mid 19th century, the Indian Assassin [[Arbaaz Mir]] was in search of an artifact – the [[Koh-i-Noor]] diamond – which was possessed by the Sikh Empire's ruler, Maharaja [[Ranjit Singh]]; this artifact was also sought after by the [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Templars]], notably General [[Francis Cotton]]. While the Templars' plan to assassinate Singh was successful, transgressions led to the Koh-i-Noor being shattered into many shards.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brahman]]''</ref> | ||
The secret to his leadership was an [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], through which he was able to "lead" large numbers of men. On 30 January 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by | During the Indian independence movement, in which the Indians attempted to free themselves from their British oppressors, [[Mahatma Gandhi]] became the political and spiritual leader of the country.<ref name="AC2 - Glyphs"/> | ||
The secret to his leadership was an [[Apple of Eden 2|Apple of Eden]], through which he was able to "lead" large numbers of men. On 30 January 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by the Templars, who aimed to acquire his [[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]].<ref name="AC2 - Glyphs"/> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 04:29, 17 March 2014
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in Asia.
History
An ancient city, located ten miles west of modern day Jodhpur, Rajasthan, was irradiated by a Piece of Eden around ten to eight thousand years BCE.[1]
Renaissance
During the Italian Renaissance, the Assassin Order founded a guild in India, with the intention of keeping an eye on the harbor and the international rulers that had taken interest in the country.[2]
One such ruler was Manuel I of Portugal, who sent Pedro Álvares Cabral's fleet to Calicut, where the Assassins' guild was based. It soon became clear that the Portuguese were not there for trading or cultural purposes, but to root out the Assassins, after which the Portuguese began razing shops and storehouses. In the chaos that ensued, the Assassins poisoned Cabral's most important men, causing them to die within minutes. In all, out of Cabral's thirteen ships, only four managed to escape back to Portugal. Through interrogation, the Assassins discovered that they had been right and that Manuel had even known the location of the Assassins Guild.[2]
In response to the actions of the Assassins, Manuel sent Vasco da Gama to India with a fleet of 800 men. The Assassins attempted a failed evacuation of the city, and upon Vasco da Gama's arrival, he demanded the expulsion of all Muslims, knowing that would bring only violence.[2]
The Assassins then called upon the citizens for resources and clothes, and organized an assault on the Portuguese captains. Knowing that stealth would not help them this time, they charged at the guards and stabbed them multiple times, sending a clear message to Portugal.[2]
Modern times
In the mid 19th century, the Indian Assassin Arbaaz Mir was in search of an artifact – the Koh-i-Noor diamond – which was possessed by the Sikh Empire's ruler, Maharaja Ranjit Singh; this artifact was also sought after by the British Templars, notably General Francis Cotton. While the Templars' plan to assassinate Singh was successful, transgressions led to the Koh-i-Noor being shattered into many shards.[3]
During the Indian independence movement, in which the Indians attempted to free themselves from their British oppressors, Mahatma Gandhi became the political and spiritual leader of the country.[1]
The secret to his leadership was an Apple of Eden, through which he was able to "lead" large numbers of men. On 30 January 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by the Templars, who aimed to acquire his Piece of Eden.[1]