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India's Mughal Empire in decline
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Bristish East India Company Exerts Influence
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Sepoy soldiers and ships increase in numbers
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British East India Company took control of the former Mughal province of Bengal-Bihar
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Sepoy Rebellion leads to loss of control over the Indian subcontinent. British Monarchy takes control of the region and begins British colony known as the "British Raj"
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Great Britain colonizes and rules Indian subcontinent as the British "Jewel in the Crown" until after World War II
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Mahatma Gandhi mobilizes Indian Independence against British rule.
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The end of World War II changes the face of European colonies, British Raj ends, Indian subcontinent divided between Pakistan for Muslims and India for Hindus and Sikhs.