British India is shown in two shades of pink; Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Princely states are shown in yellow. The British Raj (/ rɑːdʒ / 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 …

Jan 29, 2024 · A map illustrating the extent and composition of the British Raj (from Hindi for kingdom, government) - a period of direct British rule over the subcontinent of India that started in 1858.

Oct 2, 2024 · Explore 17 rare British India 1942 maps, revealing hidden territories, colonial boundaries, and historical geography, showcasing India's complex territorial landscape during the British Raj era, with insights into cartography, imperialism, and regional divisions.

Oct 13, 2022 · A map illustrating the extent and composition of the British Raj (from Hindi for kingdom, government) - a period of direct British rule over the subcontinent of India that started in 1858.

1909 British Indian Empire map as appeared in The Imperial Gazetteer of India The divisions of British India were the administrative divisions of the Government of the British Raj or the Indian Empire.

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 the Crown in the person of Queen Victoria.

Jan 12, 2025 · What was the British Raj? When did the British Raj begin and end? What was the role of the British monarchy during the British Raj? British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.

By the turn of the 20th century India under the British Raj comprised eight major provinces, each administered by a Governor or Lieutenant-Governor and a few minor provinces administered by a Chief Commissioner.

Oct 16, 2024 · The British Raj was the rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent; it is also called Crown rule in India, or Direct rule in India, and lasted from 1858 to 1947.

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