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Choose a Page:What was the Indus Valley civilisa...Who were the Aryans?When was India first united by one...Who was the Buddha?What are stupas?How did Hinduism begin?What is Sanskrit?What did the Moguls build?What is the caste system?Who were the Moguls?*What was the Raj?*Did Hindus always have lots of gods?How long did the British rule India? What was the Raj? Queen Victoria In 1876 Britain's Queen Victoria became Empress of India. The British government of India was called the Raj, and was based first in Calcutta, then New Delhi.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Indian Civilisation