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Introdcution

The Anglo-Sikh Wars led to the defeat of the Sikh Empire and the annexation of Punjab by the East India Company, which then administered the region as the North-West Frontier Province.

First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-46)

The First Anglo-Sikh War took place between 1845 and 1846. It ended with the signing of the Treaty of Lahore on March 9, 1846, which resulted in a partial loss of territory for the Sikh kingdom.

• Treaty of Lahore: The treaty recognized Maharaja Dalip Singh as the sovereign of Lahore. It also involved the transfer of Jammu and Kashmir to Gulab Singh, along with a large cash payment to the East India Company.
• Territorial Changes: The territory between the Beas and Sutlej rivers, as well as both banks of the Sutlej, was ceded to the British.
• British Control:. British resident, Sir Henry Lawrence, was appointed to oversee the policy of the Sikh Darbar.

Battles of the First Anglo-Sikh War

Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-49)

The Second Anglo-Sikh War was a military conflict that occurred between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company from 1848 to 1849. This war included several significant battles, such as the Battle of Ramnagar, Battle of Chillianwala, Battle of Multan, and Battle of Gujarat.

• On February 21, 1849, the British defeated the Sikhs at the Battle of Gujarat, leading to their takeover of Punjab.
• Punjab was officially annexed on April 2, 1849, becoming part of British India.
• At the time of annexation, Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General of British India, and Dalip Singh was the King of Punjab.

Battles Fought in Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-49)
22nd Nov, 1848:

• Battle: Ramanagar
• Sikh Leader: Sher Singh Attariwala
• British Leader: Sir Henry Gough

13th Jan, 1849:
22nd Jan, 1849:
21st Feb, 1849:

• Leaders: Chattur Singh and Sher Singh Attariwala