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British rule refers to the period when India was under colonial control by Britain from the 18th century until its independence in 1947.

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Who led India to independence from British rule in August of 1947?
Who led a successful armed rebellion against British rule in India, leading to the establishment of an independent Sikh Empire?
How did British rule affect India's economy from the mid-18th century onwards?
Who played a fundamental role in establishing British rule over India?
Which leader played a crucial role in India gaining independence from British rule after World War II?
How could history be different if India achieved independence from British rule without Gandhi's nonviolent resistance movement?
Who was primarily responsible for leading India towards independence from British rule?
Who was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement that led to the end of British rule after 1945?
What major event triggered decolonization of India from British rule post-1900?
Who was a key figure of India's nonviolent resistance against British rule in the early to mid-20th century?
Who was instrumental in leading India to independence from British rule?
What role did Mohandas Gandhi play in India's quest for independence from British rule in the 20th century?
Who is associated with the nonviolent resistance movement that helped India achieve independence from British rule in the mid-20th century?

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