British Indian Empire
Formally, the British Indian empire existed for ninety years (1858–1947). The empire consisted of large parts of most of the countries in South Asia and briefly included Burma as well. In area and population, British India was the largest colony the world had ever seen. In political and economic importance India was the centerpiece of the British empire. During its time, imperial rule greatly shaped the economy, society, and culture of modern South Asia.
The British Rise to Power
In the eighteenth century Europeans controlled India's maritime trade with Europe. By the end of that century the British East.....
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