A Summary of British Rule in India - ThoughtCo
2020年1月28日 · The very idea of the British Raj—the British rule over India—seems inexplicable today. Consider the fact that Indian written history stretches back almost 4,000 years, to the civilization centers of the Indus Valley Culture at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. Also, by 1850, India had a population of at least 200 million.
India - Ancient, Mughal, British | Britannica
1 天前 · In this article, the subcontinent, which for historical purposes is usually called simply “India,” is understood to comprise the areas of not only the present-day Republic of India (free from British rule since August 15, 1947, celebrated as the country’s Independence Day) but also the republics of Pakistan (partitioned from India in 1947 ...
British raj | Imperialism, Impact, History, & Facts | Britannica
3 天之前 · British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent following the uprising of 1857 and the abolition of the East India Company’s role in managing the region. It was instituted with the Government of India Act of 1858 and lasted until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.
British Raj - Wikipedia
It lasted until 1947 when the British Raj was partitioned into two sovereign dominion states: the Union of India (later the Republic of India) and Dominion of Pakistan (later the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and People's Republic of Bangladesh in the …
History of India - Wikipedia
The British Indian Empire was partitioned in August 1947 into the Dominion of India and Dominion of Pakistan, each gaining its independence.
British colonialism in India - The British Empire - KS3 History ...
From 1757 - 1858 it controlled much of India. From 1858 onwards, the British government directly ruled India, and it became known as the British Raj. The British Raj had a significant impact...
From Empire to Independence: The British Raj in India 1858-1947
2011年3月3日 · How was the Raj transformed from the jewel in Britain's imperial crown to the independent nations of India and Pakistan? In 1858, British Crown rule was established in India, ending a century...
A Timeline of India in the 1800s (British Raj) - ThoughtCo
2018年6月30日 · Within 150 years the thriving firm of British merchants, backed by its own powerful private army, was essentially ruling India. In the 1800s English power expanded in India, as it would until the mutinies of 1857-58. After those very violent spasms things would change, yet Britain was still in control.
The British Empire in India: From Colonization to Independence
The British Empire colonized India in the 18th century and ruled until India gained independence in 1947. This period saw significant changes in India’s political, economic, and social landscapes. The British East India Company initially spearheaded the colonization, exploiting India’s resources and establishing trade dominance.
British Rule in India - Establishment, Timeline, Expansion
2024年12月10日 · Through diplomatic manoeuvring, military force, and the strategic exploitation of the political fragmentation in India, the EIC gradually transformed itself from a trading company into a colonial power, laying the foundation for the eventual establishment of British rule over the Indian subcontinent.