The term British Dominion over India (1757-1947) refers to the period of British rule in India, which began with the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and ended with the independence of India in 1947. The RAJ, a 3 letter word for this period, was the name given to the British rule in India. During this time, the British East India Company had control over much of the Indian subcontinent, and the British government had a strong influence on the political, economic, and social life of the people of India.