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India- The British Raj

By VioletBluee

  • Starting Of the British Raj

    Starting Of the British Raj
    The largest rebellion against the British rule was by Indian troops (sepoys) serving the army of the British East India Company.

  • Rebellion

    Rebellion
    Lasted about 18 months, which were brutal and vicious. Though the rebellions were poorly organised so the British troops along with the forces of Indian rulers who sided with the British overcame them.

  • Ruling India

    Ruling India
    During a period the British offcials and troops ruled over 3 million Indians. Many theorys of why the Indians agreed with the British. Many say they had the Indian Country divided so they could not unit, or the British simply took advantage of them.

  • Indian ruler

    Indian ruler
    A Indian ruler named Lord Curzon stated "As long as we rule India, we are teh greastest power in the world." India had given (were forced to give) tea and other things to Britain.

  • New Leader

    New Leader
    Gandhi was a leader who used non violence and passive resistance to protest and believed this would inspire others. He spoke against the British colonialism.

  • Independence Won

    Independence Won
    India become Independent. By then there was a widespread of violence between the Muslims and Hindus. India got divided into Pakistan( Muslims fled) and India( Hindus and Sikhs fled).