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SIKH WARS - LoveToKnow Article on SIKH WARS (1775 words) |
 | First Sik/z War (184546).The first Sikh War was brought about by the insubordination of the Sikh army, which after the death of Ranjit Singh became uncontrollable and on the 11th of December 1845 crossed the Sutlej, and virtually declared war upon the British. |
| The Sikhs fled in confusion, losing sixty-seven guns, and by this battle were expelled from the south side of the Sutlej. |
| Second Sikh War (5848-1849).For two years after the battle of Sobraon the Punjab remained a British protectorate, with Sir Henry Lawrence as resident; but the Sikhs were unconvinced of their military inferiority, the Rani Jindan and her ministers were constantly intriguing to recover their power, and a further trial of strength was inevitable. |
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