Raj

In many Indian languages, Raj literally means Prince or Royalty.

The Raj is the name generally given to the period of direct colonial rule of India by the British Empire. This period began in 1858 when direct rule was assumed following the First War of Independence (Sepoy Mutiny) against the British East India Company. The period ended with Indian independence in 1947. (See also British Raj)

Etymology

• Swedish: Rike.
• Old High German: richi
• Anglo-Saxon: rice
• English: rich
• Indo European: reg
• Latin: regalis, regere, rex
• Prussian: reiks
• German: Reich
• Old Norse: rike (as in Gardarike).

See also the list of words of disputed pronunciation