British rule
Definition
British rule refers to the period when India was under colonial control by Britain from the 18th century until its independence in 1947.
Analogy
Think of British rule as being like a strict teacher who sets lots of rules for their students and controls every aspect of their school lives.
Related terms
East India Company: A British trading company that eventually gained control over large parts of India and became involved in governance.
Sepoy Rebellion (Indian Rebellion of 1857): A major uprising against British rule by Indian soldiers serving under the East India Company.
Quit India Movement: A mass civil disobedience campaign launched by Gandhi during World War II demanding an end to British rule.
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Practice Questions (13)
Who led India to independence from British rule in August of 1947?
Who led a successful armed rebellion against British rule in India, leading to the establishment of an independent Sikh Empire?
How did British rule affect India's economy from the mid-18th century onwards?
Who played a fundamental role in establishing British rule over India?
Which leader played a crucial role in India gaining independence from British rule after World War II?
How could history be different if India achieved independence from British rule without Gandhi's nonviolent resistance movement?
Who was primarily responsible for leading India towards independence from British rule?
Who was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement that led to the end of British rule after 1945?
What major event triggered decolonization of India from British rule post-1900?
Who was a key figure of India's nonviolent resistance against British rule in the early to mid-20th century?
Who was instrumental in leading India to independence from British rule?
What role did Mohandas Gandhi play in India's quest for independence from British rule in the 20th century?
Who is associated with the nonviolent resistance movement that helped India achieve independence from British rule in the mid-20th century?
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