Question

how much year did british rule in india

Answer 1

The history of the British Raj refers to the period of British rule on the Indiansubcontinent between 1858 and 1947. The system of governance was instituted in 1858 when the rule of the East India Company was transferred to the Crown in the person of Queen Victoria (who in 1876 was proclaimed Empress of India).

Answer 2

The period of British period was from 1858 - 1947.

The British established themselves in India right from 1757, so it is like 190 years.

In the year 1858, the British officially came to be known as rulers of Indian subcontinent when the powers were transferred to British crown.