Emperor of India

Emperor or Empress of India was a title used by British monarchs from 1 May 1876 (with the Royal Titles Act 1876) to 22 June 1948 to signify their sovereignty over the Indian Empire as its imperial head of state. __NOTOC__ Quotes The Queen-Empress entirely concurs in the necessity and wisdom of a policy of religious impartiality; but she cannot help feeling that the Brahmins are those who incite the people against us, and that the Mahomedans are the real supporters of the British rule; and she does think that they should “be protected from insults and disturbance in their very peaceful and quiet worship, which is so opposed to idolatry.' Communal Violence in the British Empire' by Mark Doyle. Also quoted at External links Category:India