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Who are Anglo-Indians?

An Anglo-Indian is a person of mixed Indian and European ancestry, historically rooted in the colonial period when Europeans—primarily the British—lived and worked in India. Over generations, these mixed-heritage families developed a distinct community with its own culture, traditions, values, and identity.

Traditionally, the term referred to people:

• With Indian ancestry on one side
• And European (mainly British) ancestry on the other

The Anglo-Indian community became known for its contributions to:

• Education and teaching
• Railways and government service
• Literature, music, food, and sports
• Social and cultural life across India

Even after Indian independence, Anglo-Indians remained a unique and vibrant cultural group, maintaining strong ties to India while spreading across the world through migration to countries like the UK, Australia, Canada, and beyond.