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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.
India 1858–1947 Anthem: "God Save the King/Queen" Political subdivisions of the British Raj in 1909. British India is shown in two shades of pink; Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Princely states are shown in yellow. The British Raj in relation to the British Empire in 1909 Status Imperial political structure (comprising British India [a] and the Princely States [b] Capital Calcutta [c] (1858–1911) New Delhi (1911/1931 [d] –1947) Official languages English [e] Hindustani (Urdu) [f] Other ...
Jan 28, 2020 · 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.
Mar 3, 2011 · Learn how the British Crown rule was established in India after the 'Great Rebellion' and how it transformed the sub-continent until its independence. Explore the political, social, economic and cultural aspects of the Raj and its impact on India.
1 hour ago · Raj lost the election to BJP’s Yogendra Chandoliya by nearly 2.9 lakh votes. While he got 5.76 lakh votes, Chandoliya managed to secure 8.66 votes in the recently-held general elections.
May 23, 2018 · Raj, the is the Hindi word for rule, and refers to the two-hundred-year period of British colonialism in South Asia. Learn about the origins, features, and legacy of the Raj, from the East India Company to the Government of India, and the role of nationalism, communalism, and colonialism in shaping Indian society.
Raj A Shah, MD specializes in Gastroenterology at Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc. in Columbus, OH.
