How long did the British colonial rule last?

The British colonial rule in India began in the 17th century. At that time, three major European countries -- Portugal, France and England -- were the most active in Indian subcontents. They were followed by other European nations. The French were the first to gain control of a region on Indian subcontents. They established their first colony in India in Mumbai in 1661. France established their first colony in Pondicherry in 1664.

How long did the British colonial rule last in India?

India became a British colony in 1858 when the Indian Mutiny broke out. The British reigned over the country for more than 300 years. The British left India in 1947 when India became independent.

How long did the British colonial rule last in Ireland?

The conquest of Ireland by the English began in the early twelfth century, but the settlement of the island was not completed until the Tudor conquest of Ireland in the late sixteenth century. The first half of the seventeenth century was the greatest period of growth and expansion for the English in Ireland. The population of Ireland increased from 1.2 million in 1600 to 2.5 million in 1660.

How long did the British colonial rule last in Africa?

The British established control over much of sub-Saharan Africa during the period of the British Empire’s dominance, between the years of the sixteenth and the twentieth century. The British began to build colonies in West Africa during the 1600s and in the 1700s, and the majority of the region was under British control by the late nineteenth century. The growth of British control in West Africa occurred during the same time as the increase in slave trade.

How long did the British colonial rule last in South Africa?

The British established a colony in South Africa in 1652 when they defeated the Dutch. Under British rule, South Africa was known as the Cape of Good Hope. The British government held the colony until 1803, when the Cape was ceded to the Dutch. Under the Dutch, the colony was known as the Cape of Storms. The British returned in 1814 and the colony was named the Cape of Good Hope again. From 1815 to 1831, the colony was run by the British government