British India

British India refers to the period of Indian history when the British ruled over the Indian subcontinent from the 18th to the mid-20th century. This era began with the establishment of British trading posts and gradually evolved into direct colonial governance following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. British India included present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The British introduced significant changes in administration, economy, and infrastructure, but their rule also sparked social and political movements striving for independence, leading to India gaining freedom in 1947. This period profoundly impacted India's culture and development.