Page semi-protected British Raj From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search "British Empire in India" and "Indian Empire" redirect here. For other uses, see India (disambiguation). For other Indian empires, see History of India. This article is about the rule of India by the British Crown from 1858 to 1947. For the rule of the East India Company from 1757 to 1858, see Company rule in India. India 1858–1947 1909 Map of India, showing British India in two shades of pink and Princely states in yellow 1909 Map of India, showing British India in two shades of pink and Princely states in yellow Status Imperial political structure (comprising British India[a] and the Princely States.[b]).[1] Capital Calcutta[2][c] (1858–1911) New Delhi (1911/1931[d]–1947) Official languages English and Urdu[4][5] Government British Colonial Government King-Emperor/Queen-Empress • 1858–1901 Victoria • 1901–1910 Edward VII • 1910–1936 George V • 1936 Edward VIII