The British Empire ruled India for more than two centuries, from the mid-18th century until the country gained independence in 1947. During this period, India was a part of the British Empire and was administered by the British government. The British East India Company was the first to gain control of India in 1757, and the British Raj, or rule, began in 1858.

The British Raj was a period of direct British rule in India, which lasted until 1947. During this period, the British implemented a number of policies and reforms that had a lasting impact on the country. The British Raj was marked by a number of significant changes, including the introduction of English as the official language, the establishment of a centralized government, and the introduction of the railways and telegraphs.

The British Raj also saw the emergence of a new class of Indians, known as the “babus”, who were educated in the English language and Western ideas. This class of Indians became influential in the political and economic life of the country, and many of them rose to prominent positions in the government.

The British Raj also saw the introduction of a number of reforms, such as the abolition of sati (the practice of burning widows alive on their husband’s funeral pyres) and the introduction of the Criminal Procedure Code. These reforms had a lasting impact on the country, and helped to shape the modern Indian state.

The British Raj also saw the emergence of a number of nationalist movements, such as the Indian National Congress, which sought to gain independence from British rule. The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885, and its leader, Mohandas Gandhi, led a number of peaceful protests against British rule.

It was on this date that, in accordance with the British Parliament’s India Independence Act of July 18, 1947, the Union of India and Pakistan were created from the former “British India” that had been a part of the British Empire. This marked the end of British rule in India, and the beginning of a new era of independence and self-rule.

Since then, India has gone on to become one of the world’s largest and most powerful countries. It is now the world’s largest democracy, and is home to a vibrant and diverse culture. India has also become an economic powerhouse, and is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

The British Raj left a lasting legacy in India, and the country is still shaped by the policies and reforms that were implemented during this period. The British Raj is remembered as a period of great change and progress in India, and the country is now a major player on the world stage.