India – Colonial times

The British Empire in colonial times

17th century: The British found first trade-bases in India

18th century: British East India Company became the leading force

1877: The British Empire was founded

1947: Independecy of India -> the British reign came to an end

Flag of the Indian Empire

In 1877, the Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom accepted the title “Empress of India”.  The Indian Empire contained today’s India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma and existed until 1947. Previously, in 1866, Burma was ocuupied by Britain and affiliated with British-India (til 1937).

Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom

British East India Company flag