What was the British rule over India called?
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British Reign
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British Raj
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British Rage
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British Regime
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The period of direct British Crown rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947 is commonly referred to as the British Raj. The term 'Raj' is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning 'rule' or 'king'.