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Anglo-Sikh Wars — Landmark Judgments
Updated 8 Mar 2026
Landmark Judgments
Treaty of Lahore
1846This 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
1846Signed 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
1849Issued 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…