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British India

Dominion of the ‌British Empire
Flag of None
Flag of None
1858–1876 Red Ensign Star of India
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem
God Save the Queen
Location of India
Capital Calcutta
Government Monarchy
Queen
- 1858-1876 Victoria
Governor General
- 1858-1862 Viscount Canning
- 1862-1863 Earl of Elgin
- 1863-1869 Sir John Lawrence
- 1869-1872 Earl of Mayo
- 1872-1876 Lord Northbrook
History
August 2, 1858 Government of India Act
May 1, 1876 Empire Proclaimed
Currency British Indian rupee
Flag of None British East India Company
Flag of None Mughal Empire
Indian Empire Red Ensign Star of India
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British India (1858-1876) was a part of the United Kingdom. When Queen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India in 1876 India became an empire in itself with in the British Empire.

History[]

The British expanded their influence from these footholds until, by the 1850s, they controlled most of present-day India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. In 1857, an unsuccessful rebellion in north India led by Indian soldiers seeking the restoration of the Mughal Emperor led the British Parliament (|) to transfer political power from the East India Company (|) to the Crown. Great Britain began administering most of India directly and maintained both political and economic control, while controlling the rest through treaties with local rulers. India became the "crown jewel" of the rapidly expanding British Empire.[1]


Queen

  • Victoria () (August 2, 1858 - May 1, 1876)

Governor General

  • Viscount Canning () (August 2, 1858 - March 21, 1862)
  • Earl of Elgin () (March 21, 1862 - November 20, 1863)
  • Sir John Lawrence () (November 20, 1863 - January 12, 1869)
  • Earl of Mayo () (January 12, 1869 - February 8, 1872)
  • Lord Northbrook () (February 8, 1872 - May 1, 1876)


Nation

British Empire

References

  1. The United States Department of State - Background Note: India
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