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== Summary ==
{{War|name=1st Sikh War|dates=1845-46 |image= |combatant1=[[East India Company]] |combatant2=Persia Sikhs |category=[[:Category:1st Sikh War|1st Sikh War]] }}
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After the death of Ranjit Singh 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 controlling the Sikh government.
[[Category:Wars and Campaigns|Sikh War, 1st]]
[[Category:1st Sikh War| 1st Sikh War]]
[[Category:Campaigns with FIBIS Battle Maps|1st Sikh War, 1st]]
