Was India once a British colony?

1849 In March, Britain conquered Punjab, India, which marked that Britain completely conquered India, and all the land in India became a British colony.

Since 1609, the East India Company has established an immigration stronghold along the coast of India, and since 1757, it has begun to expand its territory inland. Most Indian States maintain autonomy in internal affairs, but they must obey the absolute authority of the East India Company. From 65438 to 0858, the British government officially took over the rule of India, and India gradually became one of the most important British colonies in the world, known as the "jewel in the crown". From 65438 to 0876, the British monarch was also awarded the title of "Emperor of India" or "Queen of India".

1947 India became independent after being split into two countries-India and Pakistan.