The Second Anglo-Burmese War took place in 1852. It was one of the three wars that were fought between Burma and the British during the 19th century, and which resulted in the gradual extinction of Burmese independence. In UK it is called also just The Second Burmese War 1852 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The Union of Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent...

After the First Anglo-Burmese War, the king who had signed was deposed. His usurper, and the son of the new king after him, gradually reneged on the Treaty of Yandaboo, and allowed for violence and insult on British nationals. On March 15, 1852 Lord Dalhousie sent an ultimatum to King Pagan, announcing that hostile operations would be commenced if his demands were not agreed to by April 1. Meanwhile a force consisting of 8,100 troops had been despatched to Rangoon under the command of General H. T. Godwin, C.B., while Commodore Lambert commanded the naval contingent. No reply being given to this letter, the first blow of the Second Burmese War was struck by the British on April 5, 1852, when Martaban was taken. The First Anglo-Burmese War lasted from 1823 to 1826. ... The Treaty of Yandaboo between the British East India Company and the Burmese King of Ava , signed on February 24, 1826 marked the end of the First Burmese War. ... March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (75th in Leap years). ... James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess and 10th Earl of Dalhousie (April 22, 1812–December 19, 1860) was a British statesman, and a colonial administrator in India. ... April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... Yangôn, formerly Rangoon, population 4,504,000 (2001), is the capital of Myanmar. ... April 5 is the 95th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (96th in leap years). ...

Rangoon town was occupied on the 12th, and the Shwe Dagon pagoda on the 14th, after heavy fighting, when the Burmese army retired northwards. Bassein was seized on May 19, and Pegu was taken on June 3, after some sharp fighting round the Shwe-maw-daw pagoda. During the rainy season the approval of the East India Company's court of directors and of the British government was obtained to the annexation of the lower portion of the Irrawaddy Valley, including Prome. Bassein is a port in Myanmar. ... May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (140th in leap years). ... Categories: Stub ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (155th in leap years), with 211 days remaining. ... The British East India Company, sometimes referred to as John Company, was a joint-stock company of investors, which was granted a Royal Charter by Elizabeth I on December 31, 1600, with the intent to favor trade privileges in India. ... The Irrawaddy (newer spelling Ayeyarwaddy) is a river that flows through the centre of Myanmar (formerly Burma). It is Myanmars most important commercial waterway. ...

Lord Dalhousie visited Rangoon in July and August, and discussed the whole situation with the civil, military and naval authorities. In consequence General Godwin occupied Prome on October 9 after but slight resistance. Early in December Lord Dalhousie informed King Pagan that the province of Pegu would henceforth form part of the British dominions, and that if his troops resisted the measure his whole kingdom would be destroyed. October 9 is the 282nd day of the year (283rd in Leap years). ...

The proclamation of annexation was issued on January 20, 1853, and thus the Second Burmese War was brought to an end without any treaty being signed. January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Events January 19 - Giuseppe Verdis opera Il Trovatore premieres in Rome January 21 - Russell L. Hawes patents the envelope folding machine January 29 - Napoleon III marries the Spanish Countess Eugènie at the Tuileries March 4 – Inauguration of US president Franklin Pierce June 7 - Franklin College of Lancaster, Pennsylvania merges...

See also:

• History of Myanmar
• First Anglo-Burmese War (1823-1826)
• Third Anglo-Burmese War (1885-1886)

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