Question

The Second Anglo-Sikh War happened between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company that took place in ________.
1. 1848-49
2. 1845-46
3. 1849-50
4. 1846-47

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1848-49

The Second Anglo-Sikh War happened between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company that took place in 1848-49.

• These battles were fought in Ramnagar and Chilianwala.
• Ramnagar's battle was indecisive, though Chilianwala was captured by the Sikhs while the final battle was fought at Gujrat near Chenab in 1849, which was won by the British forces.
• The British invaded Punjab in March 1849 (under Lord Dalhousie) in compliance with the Lahore Treaty.