The British Raj

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This is the fourth episode in an eight-part series on the British Empire. In this episode, Katie and Datshiane delve into some challenging and upsetting descriptions of a dark period in history. Please feel free to pause and reflect if needed. Throughout this series, we are exploring key moments in the development of the British Empire. In the second episode, Datshiane and Katie examined Britain's influence on and eventual colonisation of India. In this episode, they will pick up the narrative after the First War of Indian Independence in 1857. They’ll focus on the emergence of the Nationalist movement, the events leading up to Indian independence and the eventual Partition of India. As we progress, we’ll also share helpful revision hints and tips to make it easier to remember those key facts. Suitable for Edexcel, AQA and OCR A. Presented by Datshiane Navanayagam and Katie Charlwood Written and produced by: Julian Mayers Exec Producer: Alison Vernon-Smith A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Bitesize and BBC Sounds