In 1867, Canada became a self-governing state within the British Empire, setting the stage to become fully independent in ...

“The sun never sets on the British empire.” Variations on the phrase have been used for more than 200 years to describe the scope and power of the nation and its occupied territories.

Among Scots who state that they know either a great deal or fair amount about Scotland’s role in the British Empire, 50 per cent believe the country was a partner rather than a subordinate.

In 1750, seven years before British rule began, India accounted for almost a quarter (24.5 per cent) of the world’s manufacturing output, and was second only to China; Britain’s was just 1.9 ...

The richest 10 per cent of the British Empire took home $33.8 trillion from India between 1765 and 1900, according to a report by rights group Oxfam. ... In 1750, India accounted for around one-fourth ...

Tipu Sultan (c 1750-1799) was born in Devanhalli, Karnataka. His father, Hyder Ali, made himself Muslim ruler of Mysore around 1761. From an early age Tipu accompanied his father on military ...

Indians left fuming as Elon Musk says British Empire ‘ended global slavery’ Billionaire Elon Musk's comments on the British Empire's role in ending slavery have sparked backlash, particularly ...

The sun will quite literally set on the British Empire for the first time in 200 years. The UK government confirmed yesterday they are handing over its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian ...

The British Empire was truly massive during its height. At one point in time, the Empire comprised 23% of the world's total population and 24% of the world's total land area. It's for this reason ...

The historiography surrounding the British Empire in India has undergone significant evolution over the years, reflecting changing perspectives, ... During 1750-1783, ...