British Raj
Syllables: Brit·ish RajUK/ˌbɹɪtɪʃ ˈɹɑːdʒ/US/ˌbɹɪtɪʃ ˈɹɑdʒ/
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British Raj proper noun: the period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947.
Proper noun
the British Raj
- The period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947.
- Synonyms:
- British India, Raj
British Raj meaning in Hindi and Malay
British Raj in Hindi
- period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947
- राज rāj
British Raj in Malay
- period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947
- Raj British
Synonyms of British Raj
Origin of British Raj
From British + raj (“reign, rule”).
Words that rhyme with British Raj
Questions about British Raj
- What does British Raj mean?
- British Raj means the period of colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent by the British Empire between 1858 and 1947.
- What is British Raj in Hindi?
- British Raj in Hindi is राज (rāj). See British Raj meaning in Hindi.
- What part of speech is British Raj?
- British Raj is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce British Raj?
- British Raj is pronounced /ˌbɹɪtɪʃ ˈɹɑːdʒ/ (UK).
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