British+Raj

Facts · The word “Raj” means “rule” or “kingdom” in Hindi, therefore British Raj means “British Rule” · The British Raj controlled the entire sub-continent under the administration of the East India Company, around half of India was controlled by the company while the other half was left in the hands of Indian princes who had pledged loyalty to Great Britain. · Nationwide movements of Indian freedom started during the 1920’s, where Indians struggled against the oppressing British rule · After the expansionism of the Japanese in the 1940s, the British Raj unraveled quickly and the Indians gained more freedom Works Cited "BBC - History - British History in Depth: From Empire to Independence: The British Raj in India 1858-1947." //BBC - Homepage//. Web. 14 Sept. 2010. . "Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India." //IMDB//. Web. 14 Sept. 2010. . Swan, Erin Pembrey. "Chapter 4." //India//. New York: Children's, 2002. 46-47. Print.
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