PUNJAB HISTORY - FIRST ANGLO SIKH WAR

During the mid nineteenth century fierce battles were fought in the punjab region. After having the control over Delhi the british wanted to take in possession the punjab and afgan states with the policy of Divide and Rule. This led to a series of wars between sikhs and the brtish so as to take control of the punjab region.

CAUSE OF THE WAR

• British hidden policy of surrounding the punjab region.
• Death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
• Civil war and anarchy.
• Afghan wars and sind annexation b the british.
• Possession of areas near satluj by british.
• Provocation of british by Rani Jindan.
• Hot headed Major Broadfoot replaced Richmond.
• Military preparations by the british, consequently sikhs crossed satluj.

STORY

• Sikh army led by general Lal Singh crossed satluj river. British army was led by Sir Hughe Gough arrived at mudki. Fierce battle was fought between them. Lal singh treacherously left the field.
• Failure of sikh leadership led to loss of battle at ferozeshah. 
• Both sides suffered huge losses.
• Ranjodh Singh Majithia attacked and won the battle at buddowal.
• But the british acted soon and won the battle in aliwal.
• Last battle was fought at sabraon and was decisive. British won the battle.

TREATY OF LAHORE

• British got the sovereignty and rights.
• Maharaja agreed to disband the mutinous troops.
• Rani jindan and her son were recognised and given the state.
• Free passage to british troops was agreed.
• Kashmir and hill states were given to dogra raja gulab singh.

TREATY OF BHYROWAL

• British were given the soul responsibility to look after the state with their forces.