The term PERIOD OF BRITISH RULE IN INDIA can be summarized as the RAJ, which was a period of British rule in India that lasted from 1858 to 1947. During this time, the British East India Company and later the British Crown had control over the Indian subcontinent. This period saw the introduction of English language, law, and culture to India, as well as the development of infrastructure and the growth of industry. The RAJ also saw the rise of Indian nationalism and the eventual independence of India in 1947.