During the British Raj?
British Raj, Period of Direct British Rule over the Indian Subcontinent from 1858 Until the Independence of India and Pakistan in 1947. .. . the British...
British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947. ... The British government took possession of the company's assets and imposed direct rule.
What did the British do during the British Raj?
The British signed treaties and made military and trading alliances with many of the independent states that made up India. The British were very effective at infiltrating these states and gradually taking control. They often left the local princes in charge of the various parts of India.
What happened to India during the British Raj?
The British Raj extended over almost all present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, except for small holdings by other European nations such as Goa and Pondicherry. ... Burma was separated from India and directly administered by the British Crown from 1937 until its independence in 1948.
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