Question

Why did British want to annex sind

Answer 1

Answer:

The East India Company, because of the strategic positions of the Ports of Sind had tried its hand as early as 1775 to open a factory out there. But they abandoned it in 1792. ... Whole of Sind was annexed to British Empire in 1843.

Answer 2

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$\implies$The English wanted to annex Sindh as their only rival, Ranjit Singh was now dead. Sir Charles Napier was sent to enquire into the whole situation.

1. He forced the Amirs by his offensive conduct to raise a standard to revolt.

2. Acting on an excuse of curbing the revolt, Napier routed the Amirs of Sindh in the Battles of Miani and Dabo.

3. He annexed Sindh to the British empire in 1843and the Amirs were forced out of Sindh.

4. In this way the annexation of Sindh without any valid reasons was fully unjust.

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