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BRITAIN’S INFLUENCE ON INDIAKunal Wagle
THE HISTORY
The British Empire in India was also called the British “Raj”.
The Raj lasted from 1858 to 1947
The East India Company lost control in 1858 after a century
THE RAJ
When the Raj was formed in 1858 the British fought in what was called the Great Rebellion
This lasted nearly two years and cost the British £36 million.
Raj means in Hindi “to rule” or “kingdom”
THE PARTITION (I.E. THE END OF THE EMPIRE)
Pakistan was made in order to be a Muslim country.
India chose to be a Secular country
THE INFLUENCE
ARCHITECTURE AND RAILWAYS
THE RAILWAYS OF INDIA
ARCHITECTURE
THE MINISTRIES’ OFFICES
ARCHITECTURE
THE VICTORIA MEMORIAL
THE INFLUENCE
LEGAL SYSTEM
The Indians have been following the British Legal System
This makes it easier to do business with International industries
This is because a lot of countries understand and use the British Legal System
THE INFLUENCE
INDIAN SPORT (CRICKET)
Cricket was introduced to the Indians via the British while the empire still stood
Now cricket is the main sport in India with the national team being arguably the best in the world.
THE INFLUENCE
POVERTY
It took a long time for the Indians to come out of poverty (they still are in poverty)
This was because of the License Raj, which meant that permission was needed for certain law changes
The British looted many natural resources including cotton and wool
A very notable jewel taken from the Indians was the jewel in the Imperial Crown Of India
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
The two official languages in India are Hindi and English
English is one of the business languages of the world and therefore makes trading much easier.
80% of the Indian population will know how to speak English
It is the language taught in schools in India