2nd Sikh War
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2nd Sikh War | |
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1848-49 | |
Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
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East India Company | Persia |
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Category: 2nd Sikh War | |
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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.