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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