How did the British Empire take control of India—one of the richest lands in the world? It all started with the British East India Company, which came to trade but ended up ruling through bribery, betrayal, and war! The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British dominance, and through their ‘divide and rule’ strategy, they conquered the Indian subcontinent piece by piece. But in 1857, Indians fought back in the First War of Independence, leading to direct British rule under Queen Victoria. Watch this 1-minute history short to see how Britain pulled off one of the biggest takeovers in history!

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