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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.

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When did the British rule?

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What does the term Raj refer to?

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