| British Empire | Republic of India | |
|---|---|---|
| Period | 1583 CE – 1997 CE | 1947 CE – present |
| Duration | 414 years | 79 years |
| Region | Avrupa | Güney Asya |
| Capital | Londra | Yeni Delhi |
| Type | Empire | Republic |
| Government | Anayasal Monarşi | Federal Parlamenter Cumhuriyet |
| Religion | Hristiyanlık (Anglikan) | Hinduizm, İslam, diğerleri |
| Language | İngilizce | Hintçe, İngilizce |
| Peak population | 458,000,000 | 1,400,000,000 |
| Rulers | 10 | 8 |
British Empire
The empire with the most extensive territory in history. It was referred to as "the empire on which the sun never sets."
Republic of India
The world's largest democracy. It gained independence through Gandhi's nonviolent resistance movement. Unity in diversity.
Frequently asked questions
- Did British Empire and Republic of India exist in the same era?
- Yes, the two civilizations both existed around 1947 CE.
- Which lasted longer, British Empire or Republic of India?
- British Empire lasted longer (414 years).
- Which regions did British Empire and Republic of India rule?
- British Empire: Avrupa; Republic of India: Güney Asya