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British Raj
The British Raj was direct rule by the British Crown over the Indian subcontinent after the 1857 rebellion. It ended in 1947 with partition into the independent states of India and Pakistan.
Key facts
| Dates | 1858 – 1947 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Calcutta, New Delhi (from 1911) |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity |
Before & after
Preceded by
Mughal Empire British Empire Maratha Confederacy Sikh Empire Kingdom of Mysore Konbaung dynasty Ahom kingdom
In the Islamic timeline
- Deobandi Movement — Dar al-Uloom Deoband was founded in 1866 under British rule.
- Barelvi Movement (Ahl-e-Sunnat wa Jama'at) — The Barelvi movement arose in late 19th-century British India.
- Ahl-e-Hadith (South Asia) — The Ahl-e-Hadith movement developed in 19th-century British India.
- Islamic Modernism — Sir Syed Ahmad Khan's Aligarh movement responded to British rule.
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.