Death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the leader of the Sikh Empire, passed away, leading to a period of instability and power struggles within the empire.
1839
1843
Rise of Maharaja Dalip Singh
Dalip Singh, the youngest son of Ranjit Singh, ascended to the throne as the new Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, under the regency of his mother, Maharani Jind Kaur.
1845
First Anglo-Sikh War Begins
Tensions between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company escalated, leading to the outbreak of the First Anglo-Sikh War.
1845
Battle of Mudki
The first major battle of the First Anglo-Sikh War, the Battle of Mudki, was fought, resulting in a British victory.
1845
Battle of Ferozeshah
The Battle of Ferozeshah took place, where the British forces faced fierce resistance but ultimately emerged victorious.
1846
Battle of Aliwal
The Battle of Aliwal was another significant conflict in the First Anglo-Sikh War, leading to a decisive British victory.
1846
Battle of Sobraon
The final and most decisive battle of the First Anglo-Sikh War, the Battle of Sobraon, resulted in a complete British victory and the end of the war.
1846
Treaty of Lahore
The Treaty of Lahore was signed, marking the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War and resulting in significant territorial and political concessions from the Sikh Empire to the British.
1848
Second Anglo-Sikh War Begins
The Second Anglo-Sikh War began due to continued tensions and uprisings within the Sikh Empire against British control.
1848
Battle of Ramnagar
The Battle of Ramnagar was one of the initial conflicts in the Second Anglo-Sikh War, with inconclusive results.
1849
Battle of Chillianwala
The Battle of Chillianwala was a fierce and bloody conflict during the Second Anglo-Sikh War, with heavy casualties on both sides and no clear victor.
1849
Battle of Gujrat
The Battle of Gujrat marked the final and decisive conflict of the Second Anglo-Sikh War, leading to a British victory and the collapse of the Sikh resistance.
1849
Annexation of the Sikh Empire
Following the British victory in the Second Anglo-Sikh War, the Sikh Empire was formally annexed into the British Indian Empire.
1850
Exile of Maharaja Dalip Singh
Maharaja Dalip Singh was exiled to Britain, marking the end of the Sikh Empire's sovereignty.
1857
Impact on the Indian Rebellion
The annexation of the Sikh Empire and the Anglo-Sikh Wars had a significant impact on the Indian Rebellion of 1857, as Sikh soldiers largely remained loyal to the British.
