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The British Empire

  • Late 1500s to 1945
  • Largest empire in history
  • 1921: Controlled 20% of the Earth's population (458 million people)

The English language in India

  • 1800s: Widespread education in English
  • Establishment of elementary schools, secondary schools and universities
  • Today: Still one of the official languages of India
  • Language of the elites (government, education, business)
  • 125 million English speakers

The British Empire at its largest in 1921

The British in India

  • Early expeditions (1600-)
  • The East India Company (1757-1858)
  • Crown rule (1858-1947)
  • 1947: Independence, creation of Pakistan

The English language in India

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