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Explore this timeline of key moments in the relationship between Britain and India using sources from the British Library's collections.

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After the Indian Rebellion, the British government passes the Government of India Act. Control of India is withdrawn from the East India Company and the British Crown assumes direct rule. This decision is announced in this proclamation from Queen Victoria. The country is now under colonial governance, with British officials holding top positions and ruling the country in the name of the Queen. The new government continues to extract taxes and wealth, at the expense of the Indian people. In response to Queen Victoria's proclamation, Begum Hazrat Mahal, Queen of Oudh, issues her own proclamation that challenges the British queen's promises and writes of her deep concern for India's people.

Held by British Library. Shelfmark: IOR/P/203/14

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East India Company and the British Raj 1599-1947

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This timeline explores events relating to the East India Company (EIC) and the British Raj between 1599 and 1947. Using a selection of items from the British Library's collections, it examines the founding of the EIC and explores how the Company expanded its control across the Indian subcontinent.

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South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories

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South Asian Britain: Connecting Histories

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Discover more about South Asians in the United Kingdom from the 1830s to the present day, the organisations they were involved in, and the major events in which they participated.

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Britain and India, 1600-1947: teachers' notes

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Britain and India, 1600-1947: teachers' notes

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An enquiry written by Abdul Mohamud and Robin Whitburn to support the GCSE thematic migration modules offered by OCR, AQA and Pearson. It could also be used at Key Stage 3.

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Britain and India, 1600-1947: student activities pack

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Britain and India, 1600-1947: student activities pack

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Written by Abdul Mohamud and Robin Whitburn, these student activities support the GCSE thematic migration modules offered by OCR, AQA and Pearson.

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These lesson slides explore the topic of British people in India.

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These slides discuss the experience of lascars, or South Asian seafarers, who worked on British ships and lived in Britain.

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Discover more about the British Library.

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These slides consider the lives of ayahs who worked for European families both in India and Britain.

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Explore sources from the British Library's collections and learn about Britain and India.

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Lesson slides: Indian students in Britain

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Lesson slides: Indian students in Britain

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These slides examine the experiences of Indian students, like Cornelia Sorabji, who studied in Britain.

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Rozina Visram and Florian Stadtler examine sources from the India Office Records to discuss the work of South Asian sailors, known as lascars, and their experiences on shore in Britain.

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Rozina Visram and Florian Stadtler examine sources from the India Office Records to discuss the work of Asian sailors known as Lascars and their experiences on shore in Britain.

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Rozina Visram and Florian Stadtler examine sources from the India Office Records to discuss the experiences of ayahs, or Indian nannies, who worked for British families both in India and Britain.

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Rozina Visram and Florian Stadtler examine sources from the India Office Records to discuss the experiences of Ayahs who worked as nannies for the children of British families.

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The India Office Records at the British Library

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The India Office Records at the British Library

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Karen Stapley introduces the India Office Records, offering a behind the scenes glimpse of what this vast archive contains.

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The India Office Records | British Library

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Karen Stapley introduces the India Office Records, offering a behind the scenes glimpse of what this vast archive contains.

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Lascars: Asian seafarers in Britain in the 1800s

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Lascars: Asian seafarers in Britain in the 1800s

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In this article, Florian Stadtler introduces the role of Asian sailors, or lascars, and the work they undertook on ships across the British Empire. He also investigates what life was like for lascars in Britain.

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Ayahs: Asian nannies in Britain in the 1800s

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Ayahs: Asian nannies in Britain in the 1800s

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In this article, Rozina Visram introduces the role of Indian nannies, or ayahs, and their work in Britain, India and on-board passenger ships, at the height of the British Empire. She also explores what life was like for ayahs and their experiences in Britain.

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In this article, Sumita Mukherjee discusses the motivations and experiences of Indian men and women choosing to study in Britain, during the 1800s.