The British Raj in India

The Raj in India was the jewel in the crown of Queen Victoria's British Empire, and offered an extraordinary way of life to those in colonial service. This work explores the Raj's origins in the British East India Company of the 17th century. It covers topics such as the India Mutiny of 1857, the role of the Maharajahs, and the Amritsar massacre.

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The Raj in India was the jewel in the crown of Queen Victoria's British Empire, and offered an extraordinary - and now long-lost - way of life to those in colonial service. This map explores the Raj's origins in the British East India Company of the seventeenth century, the expansion and conquest of territory, trade and co-existence, rule and rebellion - right through to the quest for independence. Topics covered include the India Mutiny of 1857, the North-West Frontier, the role of the Maharajahs, the Indian Army in World War 1, and the Amritsar massacre. Key personalities featured include Clive of India, Queen Victoria, Ghandi, Nehru and Jinnah, and Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India.