How Long Did The British Rule India For?
The British Rule in India lasted for a very long time. It all started with the settlement of the East India Company in the year 1612. East India Company was the key force behind colonization of countries around the world. The East India Company established its trading posts and eventually started keeping its own military. However, the Mughal Empire declined in 1707 and the East India Company started taking over the affairs of the empire after Battle of Plassey in 1757. The Britishers ruled the country then onwards till 14 August 1947, when Pakistan and India finally claimed Independence.
