The Asian country colonized by the British under the Raj was India. The British Raj lasted from 1858 to 1947, following the decline of the Mughal Empire and the East India Company’s control over the region. During this period, the British implemented significant political, economic, and social changes, including railway construction, telecommunication development, and the introduction of Western education. However, British rule was marked by exploitation and resistance, culminating in the Indian independence movement led by figures like Mahatma Gandhi. The Raj significantly shaped modern India’s political landscape and cultural identity.