Question

Describe Sikh-Anglo War.

Answer 1

1.The first anglo sikh war brought out when under some provocation the sikh army crossed the Sutlej.

2.The british defeated the sikhs occupied lahore and signed a treaty.

3.Besides paying a huge money indemnity,the sikhs had to cede many of their territories including Kashmir.

4.The british soon accused Rani Jindan of anti -british activities and sent her into exile.So sikh state rose in revolt.

5.In the secong anglo sikh war the sikhs were defeated and punjab was annexed by british in 1849.Dalip Singh was pensioned off and sent to England.

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