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After the death of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranjit_Singh [Ranjit Singh]] in 1839, there was a period of internal strife as the succession to Sikh leadership was contested. Sikh forces were increased as were those of the British in the newly acquired territory adjoining the [[Punjab]]. Tension built up with demand and counter-demand until the British moved forces toward [[Firozpur]] and the Sikh Khalsa crossed the Sutlej. Four major actions were fought and all were won by the British. Large areas of territory were ceded to the British and a British Resident placed in [[Lahore]] effectively controlled the Sikh government.