How did India grow when it was still under the British rule?

The Indian economy grew at about 1\% per year from 1880 to 1920, and the population also grew at 1\%. The result was, on average, no long-term change in income levels. Agriculture was still dominant, with most peasants at the subsistence level.

How did the British Empire get so big?

In the 16th Century, Britain began to build its empire – spreading the country’s rule and power beyond its borders through a process called ‘imperialism’. This brought huge changes to societies, industries, cultures and the lives of people all around the world.

How did Britain take control of India in the first place?

Government of India Act of 1858 Much of the blame for the mutiny fell on the ineptitude of the East India Company. On August 2, 1858, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British power over India from the company to the crown.

Which countries did Britain rule?

Territories formerly administered by the British Colonial Service that have gained independence

Country	Pre-Independence name (if different)	Year of Independence
Ghana	Gold Coast	1957
Grenada	Grenada, Windward Islands	1974
Guyana	British Guiana	1966
Hong Kong	became Special Administrative Region of China	1997

What was India before?

Look at us: we operate with two names, the original name Bharat, and the given name, India. The invaders of Bharat who came up to the river Sindhu somehow managed to pronounce Sindhu as Hindu, and then Indus. And finally India is stuck on us for centuries now.

How did British came to India?

The British East India Company came to India as traders in spices, a very important commodity in Europe back then as it was used to preserve meat. Apart from that, they primarily traded in silk, cotton, indigo dye, tea and opium. They landed in the Indian subcontinent on August 24, 1608, at the port of Surat.