What permanent changes occurred due to British Rule in India?
The East India Company ruled India during the period 1757 to 1858 which was followed by British Rule or direct rule by the British Crown during the period 1858 to 1947. Thus we were ruled by the Britishers for about 200 years. Presence of English speaking foreign rulers for such a long period in India caused certain changes of permanent nature which are still continuing. One such change is adoption of English language as a medium of communication, the other being switching over to western clothes like pant and shirt by many in place of traditional Indian dresses.Let us discuss as to what are the permanent changes which occurred in India due to British rule?