19th Century British India

19th-century British India was a period when the British East India Company and later the British Crown controlled much of India. This era saw significant economic changes, increased infrastructure, and social reforms, but also exploitation, such as land taxes and resource extraction. Europeans influenced Indian society, politics, and culture, often leading to tensions and resistance. Major events include the 1857 Indian Rebellion, which prompted direct British governance. Despite modernization efforts, local populations experienced disruptions and disparities. Overall, this period shaped modern India’s political boundaries, societal structures, and its complex relationship with colonial power.