2nd Sikh War

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Summary

2nd Sikh War
1848-49
Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns
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Location:
Combatants:
East India Company Sikhs
Result:
Medals:
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The British Resident in Lahore sent officers to Multan to compel the local viceroy to pay increased taxes. The officers were murdered and this encouraged an uprising of rebellious troops against the Sikh Government. After some initial actions the British sent a substatial force under Sir Hugh Gough. Major battles at Chillianwala and Gujerat led to the surrender of the Sikhs. The British annexed the Punjab and Raja Duleep Singh went into exile.

Army of the Punjab

Order of Battle at the Battle of Ramnagar
Commanding in Chief: Maj-Gen Sir Hugh Gough

Cavalry Division
Brigadier General Cureton

  • 1st Brigade; Brigadier White
  • 2nd Brigade: Brigadier Pope

1st Infantry Division
General Gilbert

  • 1st Brigade: Brigadier Mountain
  • 2nd Brigade: Brigadier Godby

2nd Infantry Division
General Thackwell

  • 1st Brigade: Brigadier Pennycuick
  • 2nd Brigade: Brigadier Hoggan
  • 3rd Brigade: Brigadier Penny

Artillery

  • 6 horse batteries: Lane, Christie, Huish, Warner, Duncan and Fordyce
  • 3 field batteries: Dawes, Kenleside and Austin
  • 2 heavy batteries

External Links

Heritage History - Sikh Wars
Wikipedia - 2nd Sikh War 1848-49
Sikhiwiki - 2nd Anglo-Sikh War