<human>:  When did the British rule India end?
<bot>: The British ruled India for almost 200 years, from 1858 to 1947. During this time, the British were able to bring many improvements to India, such as the construction of railroads, roads, and canals. However, there were also many problems caused by the British, such as the British Raj, the partition of India, and the rise of the Indian independence movement.