The British Raj was the period of British rule in India from 1858 to 1947. It began after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, leading to the British Crown taking control from the East India Company. The era was marked by direct British administration, economic exploitation, and significant social changes. While infrastructure and education were developed, traditional industries suffered, and famines occurred. Nationalist movements grew, leading to India's independence in 1947, which also resulted in the partition of India and Pakistan
