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The Raj — OCR History B Definition | GradeGen.AI

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The Raj

GCSEOCRJ411

The Raj

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Empire.

Definition

The period of direct British crown rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 to 1947.

Exam Context

The Raj appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918), especially Empire and India.

Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918)Empire India

Found in Revision Notes

Britain in Peace and War (1900–1918)

India

Empire • India

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