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The British colonial rule in Burma lasted from 1824 to 1948, from the successive three Anglo-Burmese wars through the creation of Burma as a province of British India to the establishment of an independently administered colony, and finally independence.
British rule in Burma lasted from 1824 to 1948, from the Anglo-Burmese Wars through the creation of Burma as a province of British India to the establishment of an independently administered colony, and finally independence.
6 days ago · As the guerrillas fought on, the British adopted a “strategic hamlet” plan, whereby villages were burned and families who had supplied villages with their leaders were uprooted from their homes and sent away to Lower Burma (which had been under British control since the Second Anglo-Burmese War).
May 30, 2024 · The people of Myanmar believed that the British aim was merely to replace King Thibaw with a prince who had been sheltered and groomed in India for the throne. This did not come to pass, however, as the British finally decided not only to annex all of northern Myanmar (which they called Upper Burma)
Jan 31, 2022 · Myanmar, also known as Burma, has suffered decades of repressive military rule, widespread poverty, and civil war with ethnic minority groups. The transition away from full military rule starting...
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A comprehensive overview of the history of British colonial rule in Burma from 1824 to 1948, covering the wars, administration, economy, nationalist movement, and independence. Includes links to other sources and references.
The British colonial rule in Burma lasted from 1824 to 1948, from the successive three Anglo-Burmese wars through the creation of Burma as a province of British India to the establishment of an independently administered colony, and finally independence.
