The region under British control was commonly called India in contemporaneous usage and included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom, which were collectively called British India, and …

British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.

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.

British Raj (rāj, lit. "rule" in Hindi) or British India, officially the British Indian Empire, and internationally and contemporaneously, India, is the term used synonymously for the region, the rule, and the …

Apr 2, 2025 · In 1947, India attained independence, marking the end of nearly two centuries of British rule. The legacy of British colonialism remains deeply embedded in modern India.

Explore the history of the British Raj in India — from colonial rule and resistance movements to the fight for independence in 1947.

Nov 11, 2025 · The first British outpost in South Asia was established by the English East India Company in 1619 at Surat, India on the northwestern coast. The British subsequently expanded their …

2 days ago · Far from a neutral “tenure,” British rule, often termed the British Raj, was marked by calculated exploitation, cultural imposition, and a fierce Indian struggle for self-determination.

Mar 21, 2025 · Explore the establishment of the British Raj in India and its enduring colonial legacy, shaping modern India's political, social, and economic landscape.

Dec 23, 2025 · This article examines the events and factors that led to the establishment of British rule in India.