The colonization of India refers to the period when European powers established control over various parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th century onwards, primarily by Britain.
Related terms
East India Company: A British trading company that played a major role in establishing British control over parts of India before it was officially colonized.
Sepoy Rebellion (Indian Rebellion): An uprising against British rule in India between 1857 and 1858 led by Indian soldiers who served under the British East India Company.
Raj: Refers to the period from 1858 to 1947 when Britain directly ruled over India as a colony.