THE ANGLO-SIKH WARS
The Anglo-Sikh War-I (1845 – 1846)
The Sikh army was defeated by Lal Singh by Sir
Hugh Gough at Mudki in 1845. Sikhs were defeated by Smith at Aliwal while
crossing Sutlej and entering Lahore. The war ended with “Treaty of Lohore
1846”.
Results:-
- Treaty of Bhairwai was signed.
- Sikhs were asked to pay 22 lakhs
Sikhs planned to take revenge on British after
defeated in the first war with them. Rani Jindan transforted to Shaikpur and
Benaras.Thus, there was a drastic reduction in the area of Punjab.
Results:-
- Punjab was annexed by Lord Dalhousie.
- Dalip Singh and Rani Jindan went to England.
- A board of 3 commissioners( Henry, John, Charles Mansel) was constituted in 1849.
