The British Raj refers to the period of British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947. It began after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, when the British Crown took direct control from the East India Company. The Raj had a significant impact on India's political, social, and economic landscape, shaping the course of its history. The struggle for independence eventually led to the partition of India in 1947, creating the separate nations of India and Pakistan.
