British Raj Period

Definition

The British Raj period refers specifically to the time between 1858 and 1947 when India was under direct British rule. It marks a shift from the rule of the British East India Company to direct governance by the British Crown.

Related terms

Sepoy Rebellion: The Sepoy Rebellion was an armed uprising in 1857 against British rule by Indian soldiers in the service of the East India Company.

Swadeshi Movement: The Swadeshi Movement was a campaign during India's struggle for independence that urged Indians to boycott British goods and promote domestic industries.

Partition of India: The partition of India refers to the division of colonial India into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, in 1947 based on religious lines.