British Raj
Definition
The British Raj refers to the period of British colonial rule in India from 1858 to 1947. During this time, Britain had direct control over India and influenced its political, economic, and social structures.
Analogy
Think of the British Raj as a strict school principal who takes over a school (India) and changes all the rules according to their own preferences. This principal stays in charge for a long time (nearly 90 years), significantly altering how the school operates.
Related terms
Colonialism: A practice of domination involving the subjugation of one people to another, often by establishing colonies.
Sepoy Mutiny: An unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857-58.
Partition of India: The division of British India into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, in 1947.
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