Who won the Anglo Sikh War?
First Anglo-Sikh War
| Date | 11 December 1845 – 9 March 1846 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mudki |
| Result | British victory Jammu and Kashmir annexed by the East India Company |
Who led the Sikh revolt of 1848 at Lahore?
. The sikh revolt of 1848 at Lahore was led by Chattar Singh Attriwal. General Raja Chattar Singh Attariwalla, was Governor of Hazara province and a military commander in the army of the Sikh Empire during the reign of Maharaja Duleep Singh in the Punjab. He fought in the Second Anglo-Sikh War against the British.
Who was the new British resident of Punjab in 1848?
The British Resident at that time was Sir Frederick Currie. He undermined Mulraj and imposed another governor Sardar Kahan Singh along with a British agent Patrick Vans Agnew. In 1848, Vans Agnew and another officer who arrived in Multan to take charge were murdered by Mulraj’s troops.
How did Lord Dalhousie defeat the Sikhs?
Battle of Suddusain took place on 1 July 1848, when a force of Bhawalpuris and British 18,000 strong, under Lieutenant Edwardes, encountered 12,000 Sikhs under Mulraj. The Sikhs were defeated, largely owing to the superiority of the British artillery.
When was Maharaja Ranjit Singh died?
June 27, 1839Ranjit Singh / Date of death
Who merged Punjab with British Empire in 1848?
Lord Dalhousie (Real name James Andrew Ramsay) served as Governor General of India from 1848 to 1856. During this period, Second Anglo-Sikh War (1849) was fought in which the Sikhs were defeated again and Dalhousie was successful in annexing the whole of Punjab to the British administration.
Who were bhangi Sardar?
Sardar Hari Singh Bhangi (died 1764), was a royal Sikh warrior of the 18th century, who succeeded the Bhangi Misl from Bhuma Singh. His ancestors were also called bhangi sardars. He is mistaken as a Bhang (marijuana) addict because of his last name, Bhangi. In some old texts Bhang means chicken’s meat not marijuana.
Who led the opposition in Multan?
In early June, Edwardes began to lead an army against Multan.
Who was last Sikh ruler of Punjab?
Maharaja Duleep Singh of Lahore
Maharaja Duleep Singh of Lahore was the last Sikh ruler of the Punjab. The youngest son of Maharaja Runjit Singh (1780–1839), Duleep Singh was declared Maharaja of the Punjab in 1843 at the age of five.
What was the Sikh War of 1845?
Sikh Wars (1845-1846, 1848-1849) Two short but particularly brutal wars waged by British forces against the Khalsa, the army of the Sikh religious sect, for control of the Punjab in northwest India. The First Sikh War followed hot on the East India Company’s failed effort in Afghanistan, 1838-1842.
What was the Anglo-Sikh War?
Anglo-Sikh War. There were two Anglo-Sikh Wars or campaigns between the British and the Sikhs. The first conflict took place in 1845-1846 and the second in 1848-1849. The first Sikh war led to a partial control of the Sikh kingdom by the British.
Why did the Sikhs surrender on 12 March 1849?
The Sikhs surrendered on 12 March 1849 after their defeat in the battle of Gujarat. The battle of Gujarat was the last attempt by the Khalsa to save Punjab. But, the Sikhs could not withstand the army of the British. Guns were used relentlessly and destroyed the Sikhs’ positions which compelled them to move out.
How many British soldiers fought in the Second Sikh War?
The British army under General Sir Hugh Gough had 12,000 British and Bengali soldiers with 66 guns as against the 35,000 Sikhs with 65 guns under the Sikh general Sher Singh. The Second Sikh War began due to the revolt of Mulraj, governor of Multan.