British Raj - Wikipedia
WEBThe British Raj (/ r ɑː dʒ / RAHJ; from Hindi rāj, 'kingdom', 'realm', 'state', or 'empire') was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent; it is also called Crown rule in India, or Direct rule in India, and lasted from 1858 to 1947.
History of the British Raj - Wikipedia
WEBThe British Raj was the period of British Parliament rule on the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947, for around 89 years of British occupation. The system of governance was instituted in 1858 when the rule of the East India Company was transferred to the Crown in the person of Queen Victoria.
British Raj - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe British Raj was a colony of the British Empire from 1858 to 1947. "Raj" is a word in Hindi that means "rule" and so "British Raj" means rule by the British Empire in South Asia. The area is now in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. The British Raj is also called the British Indian Empire or simply British India.
British raj | Imperialism, Impact, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMar 28, 2024 · 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.
Company rule in India - Wikipedia
WEBCompany rule in India (sometimes Company Raj, [6] from Hindi: rāj, lit. 'rule' [7]) was the rule of the British East India Company on the Indian subcontinent.
Glossary of the British Raj - Wikipedia
WEBGlossary of the British Raj - Wikipedia. The following is based on a glossary attached to the fifth Report of the Committee of the House of Commons on Indian affairs, appointed in 1810, comprising Hindustani words commonly used in …
Indian independence movement - Wikipedia
WEBTo force the British Raj to meet its demands and to obtain definitive word on total self-rule, the Congress took the decision to launch the Quit India Movement. The aim of the movement was to force the British Government to the negotiating table by holding the Allied war effort hostage.
British Raj - Wikiwand
WEBThe British Raj ( / rɑːdʒ / RAHJ; from Hindi rāj, 'kingdom', 'realm', 'state', or 'empire') was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent; it is also called Crown rule in India, or Direct rule in India, and lasted from 1858 to 1947.
Presidencies and provinces of British India - Wikipedia
WEBThe British Raj began with the idea of the presidencies as the centres of government. Until 1834, when a General Legislative Council was formed, each presidency under its governor and council was empowered to enact a code of so-called 'regulations' for its government.
From Empire to Independence: The British Raj in India 1858-1947
WEBMar 3, 2011 · From Empire to Independence: The British Raj in India 1858-1947. By Dr Chandrika Kaul. Last updated 2011-03-03. How was the Raj transformed from the jewel in Britain's imperial crown to the...
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