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British Raj Fact-Matching Game

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Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Embark on a thrilling adventure back in time to the era of the British Raj with this fact-matching game. Piece together important information fragments to uncover the secrets of history.

  • Uncover hidden clues in historical documents
  • Explore iconic landmarks from the British colonial period
  • Use spells for hints and extra time to solve challenging puzzles
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  • The British Raj refers to British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947.
  • The British East India Company played a significant role in establishing British control in India before the British Raj.
  • The British Raj was characterized by economic exploitation, social discrimination, and political oppression.
  • The Indian Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny, was a major uprising against British rule in India.
  • The British Raj implemented a system of divide and rule to maintain control over the diverse population of India.
  • The British Raj introduced English education in India, which had a lasting impact on Indian society.
  • The Indian National Congress, founded in 1885, played a key role in the Indian independence movement against the British Raj.
  • The partition of Bengal in 1905 by the British Raj sparked widespread protests and heightened nationalist sentiments in India.
  • Mahatma Gandhi emerged as a prominent leader in the Indian independence movement during the British Raj.
  • The Salt March of 1930, led by Mahatma Gandhi, was a significant act of civil disobedience against the British Raj.
  • The Government of India Act of 1935 introduced limited self-government in British India under the British Raj.
  • World War II had a significant impact on the British Raj, leading to economic hardships and increased demands for independence.
  • The Quit India Movement of 1942, led by the Indian National Congress, called for the immediate end of British rule in India.
  • The British Raj officially ended on August 15, 1947, when India gained independence.
  • The partition of India in 1947 resulted in widespread violence and the displacement of millions of people.
  • The legacy of the British Raj continues to impact modern India, including issues of governance, economic development, and social divisions.
  • Many aspects of British colonial rule, including the railways, legal system, and administrative structures, were retained in independent India.
  • The British Raj had a profound influence on Indian culture, language, and politics, shaping the identity of modern India.
  • The British Raj controlled a vast territory in South Asia, including present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
  • The British Raj was marked by a complex interplay of collaboration and resistance from various Indian communities and political groups.

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