Question

1. The Second Anglo-Sikh War was fought between 1848 CE and 1849 CE. This war led to the fall of the Sikh Empire and the annexation of Punjab and what subsequently became the North-West Frontier Province by the East India Company. What was the cause for the Second Anglo-Sikh War? A) Punjab was annexed by the British in 1849 CE under Lord Dalhousie. B) The humiliation caused by the first Anglo-Sikh War wherein the Sikh Empire had lost some territories to the British East India Company. C) The British made a peace treaty with Maharaja Ranjit Singh to curb his growing power. D) The Sikh Army at that time was led by General RajaLal Singh who, with Tej Singh, betrayed the Sikhs during the course of the war.​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

the East India Company decisively defeated the Sikh Empire at the Battle of Gujrat bringing to an end the Second Anglo-Sikh War. Following the victory, the East India Company annexed the Punjab on 2 April 1849 and incorporated it within British India.