annexation

Annexation of Punjab with special reference to the causes and consequences of the Anglo-Sikh wars

Annexation of Punjab with special reference to the causes and consequences of the Anglo-Sikh Wars Sikh Wars, (1845–46; 1848–49), two campaigns fought between the Sikhs and the British. They resulted in the conquest and annexation by the British of the Punjab in northwestern India. The first war was precipitated by mutual suspicions and the turbulence … Read more

Third Anglo-Maratha War(1817-18)

The Third Anglo-Maratha War: A Clash of Empires and the End of an Era The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818), a pivotal conflict in the history of India, marked the final chapter in the centuries-long struggle between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy. This war, fueled by a complex interplay of political machinations, … Read more