HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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the direct rule of the British
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the home rule of India that began after British rule ended
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the time when Indian terrorists fought for Indian independence
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a revolutionary group that fought for Indian independence
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Detailed explanation-1: -The British Raj (/rɑːdʒ/ RAHJ; from Hindi rāj, ‘kingdom’, ‘realm’, ‘state’, or ‘empire’) 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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Robert Clive is regarded as the founder of British rule in India. Starting his career as a clerk in the East India Company, he would rise through the ranks to command British forces at the battle of Plassey. The battle would lay the foundations of British rule in India as Bengal would be annexed by them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer–The British came to India for trade and to establish colonies. They also wanted to spread Christianity throughout the country. Answer-British rule had a profound effect on India. The British introduced Western ideas and culture, which changed the country forever.
Detailed explanation-4: -1858: Beginning of the Raj In 1858, British Crown rule was established in India, ending a century of control by the East India Company.