Partition of colonial India in 1947 – forming two nation-states, India and Pakistan, at the time of its independence from almost two centuries of British rule – was a deeply violent and gendered …

Feb 16, 2026 · British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.

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The British Empire colonized India in the 18th century and ruled until India gained independence in 1947. This period saw significant changes in India’s political, economic, and social landscapes.

May 26, 2024 · The legacy of British rule in India continues to shape the country‘s economic, social, and political landscape. The unequal power dynamics and exploitative policies established during the …

Explore the Colonial Period in India, a transformative era marked by British rule from the 18th century to 1947. Discover key events, social and economic changes, significant uprisings like the 1857 …

2 days ago · The British presence in India, spanning from the early 17th century to 1947, was a transformative and tumultuous era that reshaped the subcontinent’s political, economic, social, and …