The RAJ was the period of British colonial rule in India from 1858 to 1947. It was established after the Indian Rebellion of 1857, when the British East India Company's rule in India was transferred to the Crown in the British Empire. During this period, the British government exercised control over India's foreign and domestic policies, as well as its economy and society. The British RAJ also brought about significant social, economic, and political changes in India, including the introduction of English as the official language, the establishment of a modern education system, and the development of a civil service.