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What was jewel in the crown of the british empire?
Jewel in the Crown is an expression used to refer to India which metaphorically was the "jewel in the crown" i.e. the most important part of the crown, in this case India was the most important part of the British Empire.
What does it mean that India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire?
englands queen is a theif they robbed the indian jewels, these are know known as the crown jewels
What is Britain empire called?
It was known as the British Empire. When the empire started to fall apart, the British Commonwealth/Commonwealth of Nations was created.
Why was India known as the Jewel in the Crown of the British Empire?
The British viewed India as the jewels in the crown because India was populous and wealthy and contributed a lot to the to the British treasury through taxes and providing the British Empire with a ready market for their opium, cotton, and spices.
When did the British Empire come into existence?
The founder of the British Empire came to be known in 1603 to 1949 and was founded by King James. The British Empire lasted 346 years. It was the largest Empire in history.
Which country was once known as british east Africa?
No country was known as British East Africa.
What country is known as the empire of the sun?
japan
What were the Commonwealth Games known as in 1930?
The Commonwealth Games were known as the British Empire Games in 1930.
What present day country is the Sassanid Empire centered in?
The Sassanid Empire was centered in the country now known as Iran.
Buganda Empire is known today as?
The Buganda Empire is known as Buganda today. It is located in the heart of Africa in country known today as Uganda. Buganda is in the south-central region of the country.
Who was a Self governing empire in british empire?
There have been a few different Self-governing colonies in the British Empire. One that comes to mind is Southern Rhodesia, known today as Zimbabwe.
What is meant by the British commonwealth?
The 50 plus countries that were originally part of the British Empire, started to become independent from the late 1940's onwards and then became known as the British Commonwealth. That term is now obsolete and they are now known as the Commonwealth of Nations.
