Battle of Gujerat
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, Asian History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, India
- Date: February 21, 1849
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Second Anglo-Sikh War. Result: British victory and annexation of the Punjab.
The harsh conditions imposed by the British in the 1846 Treaty of Lahore after the Sikh defeat in the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846) led to rebellion by Mulraj, the Sikh governor of Multan, which led to the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-1849). It consisted of two sieges of Multan, the Battle of Chilianwala (January 13, 1849), and the Battle of Gujerat.
Three days of torrential rain followed the Battle of Chilianwala, and the...
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