India under British Control

Definition

This refers to the period from 1858-1947 when Britain ruled over India as part of its empire.

Analogy

Imagine if your older sibling took control over your shared bedroom without asking you and then started making all decisions - what color to paint walls, where each piece of furniture goes etc., That’s similar to how Britain took control over India.

Related terms

British East India Company: A private company granted a royal charter by Queen Elizabeth I which eventually gained political control over large parts of India. It's akin to a powerful corporation today gaining so much influence that they start running parts of government.

Sepoy Mutiny/Rebellion (1857): This was a major uprising in India against the rule of the British East India Company. It's like if all your classmates decided to protest against an unfair school policy.

Raj: The period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent, following the rebellion. It's as if after your class protest, instead of changing policies, school authorities decide to tighten their control.