What Are Some Fun Facts About The British Empire?

Robin Burden answered

There are a number of really fascinating facts about the British Empire, so the most difficult part in listing them is to know where to start!

For example, did you know that British soldiers during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 used to execute people by strapping them to the mouth of a canon and blasting them to their death.

Fun facts about the British Empire

Anonymous answered

The sun never set on the British empire.

Dal Sid answered

It was the largest empire ever created.

Colonised 25% of Africa.

The Only European power to ever control the whole of the Indian subcontinent.

The largest, most powerful navy in the globe - larger then the next three navies combined!

What Are Some Fun Facts About The British Empire?

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