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1847–1947

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1847–1857

Prelude

Annexation, the Doctrine of Lapse and the end of Sikh rule set the stage for revolt.

  1. 1848–1849

    Second Anglo-Sikh War & Annexation of Punjab

    After Ranjit Singh's death the Sikh kingdom weakened. Two wars with the East India Company ended with Punjab's annexation in 1849.

    political · regional

  2. 1848–1856

    Doctrine of Lapse Applied

    Governor-General Dalhousie annexed states whose rulers died without a natural heir, including Satara, Jhansi and Nagpur. Awadh was annexed in 1856 on grounds of 'misgovernment'.

    political · regional