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