The British Raj in India refers to the period from 1858 to 1947 when the Indian subcontinent was under British colonial rule. It began after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, when the British East India Company's control was transferred to the British Crown. During this time, India experienced significant political, economic, and social changes, leading to the emergence of the Indian independence movement. The Raj ended in 1947 when India gained independence, and the country was partitioned into India and Pakistan.
