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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.
==ActionsRelated articles ==See For details of events during this campaign see the following articles{||16 December 1845|[[Battle of Wadni Fort]]|-|18 December 1845|'''[[Battle of Moodkee]]'''|-|21 December 1845|'''[[Battle of Ferozeshah]]'''|-|17 January 1846|[[Surrender of Dharmkot Fort]]|-|21 January 1846|[[Occupation of Badhowal Fort]]|-|28 January 1846|'''[[Battle of Aliwal]]'''|-|10 February 1846|'''[[Battle of Sobraon]]'''|-|17 February 1846|[[:Category:1st Sikh WarOccupation of Phillour]] for an alphabetical list.|-|28 May 1846|[[Battle of Kangrah]]|}
== The Army of the Sutlej ==
*2 batteries of light Field Artillery
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== Sikh Khalsa Army ==
The Sikh army created by Ranjit Singh was a formidable fighting force trained by European instructors to fight and drill in the Western manner. They were thought (especially the artillery) to be the equal of the Company's troops. At the outbreak of the 1st Sikh War the army's strength was 45,000 infantry, 26,000 cavalry and 376 guns.
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