How British colonialism killed 100 million Indians in 40 years - Al Jazeera
2 Dec 2022. Our research finds that Britain’s exploitative policies were associated with approximately 100 million excess deaths during the 1881-1920 period, write Sullivan and Hickel [British...
British Raj - Wikipedia
The British Raj (/ r ɑː dʒ / RAHJ; from Hindustani rāj, 'reign', 'rule' or 'government') [10] was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent, [11] lasting from 1858 to 1947. [12] It is also called Crown rule in India, [13] or Direct rule in India. [14]
India's Partition: How the ending of British rule uprooted ... - Sky News
It's arguable that India, as we understand it, now didn't exist until the period known as the British Raj, when it was subjected to colonial rule.
British Raj News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
Sep 27, 2023 · David Robinson, University of Nottingham. Intellectuals of the time saw the British Empire as the heir to the civilising influence of ancient Rome. Browse British Raj news, research and...
From Empire to Independence: The British Raj in India 1858-1947
Mar 3, 2011 · The British Raj unravelled quickly in the 1940s, perhaps surprising after the empire in the east had so recently survived its greatest challenge in the shape of Japanese expansionism.
Viewpoint: The myth of 'strong' British rule in India - BBC News
Sep 7, 2016 · British rule ended amid a cycle of violence sparked by the Raj's paranoid concerns about its own security.
History of the British Raj - Wikipedia
The British Raj was the period of British Parliament rule on the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947, for around 89 years of British occupation. The system of governance was instituted in 1858 when the rule of the East India Company was transferred to …
British raj | Imperialism, Impact, History, & Facts | Britannica
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 …
Illusions of Empire: What the British Raj did to India - ABC News
May 8, 2023 · King Charles’ Coronation has prompted many conversations about the role of Britain’s monarchy in modern society. It’s a conversation that’s been happening in India since independence.
British Rule in India (1600-1947) Timeline: A Chronological …
Aug 10, 2023 · Spanning nearly three centuries, from 1600 to 1947, the British Raj left an indelible mark on the subcontinent. The history of British rule in India is a tale of conquest, colonization, and ultimately, a struggle for independence that led to the birth of the world’s largest democracy.