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when did britain take control of the majority of india
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Britain began to establish control over India in the 18th century, with the East India Company initially gaining a foothold through trade and gradually expanding its influence. After the Battle of Plassey in 1757, where the British defeated the Nawab of Bengal, the Company significantly increased its power.
By the end of the 18th century and into the 19th century, the British had expanded their control over large parts of India through a combination of military conquest, diplomatic maneuvers, and political alliances. The crucial moment came after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, which led to significant changes in British governance in India. Following the suppression of the rebellion, the British government took direct control of India from the East India Company, officially starting the British Raj in 1858.
Thus, while British control over various parts of India was established progressively from the mid-18th century, the majority of India was under British control by the late 19th century, and the formal establishment of the British Raj marked the consolidation of that control.
By the end of the 18th century and into the 19th century, the British had expanded their control over large parts of India through a combination of military conquest, diplomatic maneuvers, and political alliances. The crucial moment came after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, which led to significant changes in British governance in India. Following the suppression of the rebellion, the British government took direct control of India from the East India Company, officially starting the British Raj in 1858.
Thus, while British control over various parts of India was established progressively from the mid-18th century, the majority of India was under British control by the late 19th century, and the formal establishment of the British Raj marked the consolidation of that control.