Question

Write about the events related to the First Anglo-Sikh War.

Answer 1

Anglo Sikh wars

First War ( 1845-46)

Causes: The main reasons behind the Fourth war were:

1) Anarchy in Punjab after the death of Ranjit Singh caused absence of any control over the army( Khalsa)

2) British policy of encirclement of Punjab from 1833 itself and their military preparations.

3) Confirmation of the suspicions of the Sikh army by the annexation of Sind by the British in 1843.

Sikh Army lost and the First Anglo Sikh war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Lahore (march 1846). The results were:

Jullender Doab was ceded to the British and payment of indemnity was on the SikhA British resident was appointed at Lahore and Dalip Singh was recognised as the ruler of PunjabThe Sikh army was reduced and employment of any European without the consent of the British was prohibitedThe British were allowed to pass through the Sikh territory whenever needed.