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British Raj

Historical crown rule, South Asia (1858-1947)

The British Raj was the period of rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent, lasting from 1858 to 1947, also called Crown rule in India or direct rule in India. The region under British control was commonly called India, and included areas directly administered by the United Kingdom (British India) as well as areas ruled by indigenous rulers under British paramountcy, the princely states.

Facts
Capital
Calcutta (until 1911) 1
Capital
New Delhi (from 1911) 1
Population
318,942,000 1
Area (sq km)
4,238,773 1
Independence or Founding Year
1858 1
Dissolution or End Year
1947 1
Classification
Sovereignty Status
Historical or Dissolved State 1
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Sources
1. Wikidata: British Raj
  • Wikidata P2046 (area), preferred/latest rank
  • Wikidata P1082 (population), preferred/latest rank
  • Wikidata Q129286, class allow-list match (Q3024240 historical country)
British Raj (Wikipedia)
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The British Raj ( RAHJ; from Hindustani rāj, 'reign', 'rule' or 'government') was the period of rule of the British Crown on the Indian subcontinent, lasting from 1858 to 1947. It is also called Crown rule in India, or direct rule in India.

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