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Conflict South Asia

Anglo-Sikh Wars

1845 CE – 1849 CE · 4 years

Two wars between the British and the powerful Sikh Empire of the Punjab. The Sikhs were among the most formidable opponents the British faced in India, fighting with European-trained armies. Their defeat gave Britain control of the Punjab and the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond.

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Belligerents

The main peoples, kingdoms and states involved.

  • British East India Company
  • Sikh Empire

Key moments

Defining events in the Anglo-Sikh Wars.

  1. 1845 Battle of Mudki
  2. 1845 Battle of Ferozeshah
  3. 1849 Battle of Chillianwala
  4. 1849 Battle of Gujrat

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Dated moments inside this span

Events the timeline places between 1845 CE and 1849 CE.

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And in the rest of the world

Records running through the same years, on the other side of the map.

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