Anglo-Sikh Wars — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Treaty of Lahore

1846

This treaty formally concluded the First Anglo-Sikh War, significantly curtailing the sovereignty of the Sikh Empire. It marked the beginning of direct British influence in Punjab…

Treaty of Bhyroval

1846

Signed merely months after the Treaty of Lahore, this agreement deepened British control over Punjab. It effectively transformed Punjab into a British protectorate by mandating…

Proclamation of Annexation of Punjab

1849

Issued by Lord Dalhousie, this proclamation formally dissolved the Sikh Empire and incorporated Punjab into British India. It marked the culmination of the Anglo-Sikh Wars and the…