The British Raj (Reign in Hindustani) was the British rule over the Indian sub continent from 1858 when it took control from the East India Company following the Mutiny 0f 1857. In addition there were Native or Princely states that came under the sovereignty of the British who were responsible for foreign and military affairs but were self governed.
Ghandi was the part of India that was under British rules. The British rules were called the British Raj.
This question should not be under "Native American History" Raj is the name given to the period of British rule in India, particularly under the Empress-Queen Victoria.
The British Raj (Reign in Hindustani) was the British rule over the Indian sub continent from 1858 when it took control from the East India Company following the Mutiny 0f 1857. In addition there were Native or Princely states that came under the sovereignty of the British who were responsible for foreign and military affairs but were self governed.
Raj is a hindi word with many different meanings in different contexts. Literally it is used to refer to king or his rule. Also the British rule in India is sometimes reffered to as "The Raj".
Raj, the British rule in India.
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The British ruled India (or at least important parts of it) from the 1750s till 1947. Acctually the British Raj was the British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947. So they ruled in that time : 1858-1947.
India office library is situated in England. it was founded in 1815 to preserve the records of the British raj relating to India which was under the rule of the British in those days.
The term "Raj" refers to British rule in India from 1858 to 1947, following the dissolution of the British East India Company's control. It symbolizes the colonial governance and administration imposed by the British over the Indian subcontinent. The term is also associated with the broader impact of colonialism on Indian society, economy, and culture during this period. Additionally, "Raj" can mean "rule" or "kingdom" in several Indian languages.
Answer this question… It made Indians second-class citizens in their own country.
Haj: The holy journey to Mecca. Raj: British rule in India. Taj: Muslim's cap