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Punjab during British Empire
First Anglo Sikh War
Causes:
1. Politically and diplomatically Punjab was surrounded by British allies and occupations Military Cantt. at Ferozepur was built strongly by Britishers.
Sindh and Shikarpur under influence.
2. Instability in Punjab during 1839-1845.
3. British military strength near Satluj increased 40, 000 Deployment, 65 – Guns
4. Defeat of British in Afghanistan encouraged Khalsa army.
5. Annexation of Sindh in 1843 after violating all treaties with Amirs.
6. Provocation by Khalsa army. Khalsa army crossed Satluj in 13 – 12 – 1845 .
Events:
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1. Battle of Mudki (18 – 12 – 1845)
- Near Ferozepur was built by Britishers
- Lal Singh commander, Sir Hugh Gough. British won; 874 killed & wounded.
2. Battle of Ferozeshahar (21 – 12 – 1845)
- British won
- 10 miles from Mudki
- Commander Lal Singh betrayed
- 100 British killed
3. Batle of Sabraon (10-02-1846)
- Left bank of Sathuj.
- Bridge of boats was built for reinforcements Shan Singh Attariwalla fought bravely Traitors Lal Singh and Culab Singh were cut supplies.
- British casualties: (120 killed, 2063 wounded).
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Treaty of Lahore (09-03-1846)
- Territories between Satluj and Beas annexed by British
- Lahore Durbar paid war indemnity of Rs. 1,5000000 and Hilly area between the Beas and the Indus i.e. Kashmir, Hazara
- Sikh army was drastically limited.
- Dalip Singh was recognized as Maharaja, Rani Jindan (Regent), Lal Singh (Prime Minister) Adequate British forces at Lahore to protect Maharaja at Labore .
- British resident at Lahore.
Treaty of Bhyrowal ( 6-12-1846)
1. During regency of Maharaja, the administration shall be conducted by council of eight persons under guidance and control of British resident.
2. Forces will stay upto 1854.
Second Anglo Sikh War (1848 – 49)
Reasons
1. Discontentment among Sikhs due to dominant position of British.
2. British men killed cows.
3. Fear of annexation of Punjab and ill-treatment of Rani Jindan.
4. Interference in social customs due to social reforms (sati, female infanticide were opposed
and prohibited legally).
5. Sikh army irritated due to reduction in troops and salary. 6. Rani Jindan imprisoned at Shiekhpura and deported to Benaras. Her allowances decreased
from 48000 to 12000.
7. Matrimonial restrictions.
8. Revolt of Mulraj of Multan
• Difficulty in paying tribute of 20 lakhs to Lahore Durbar.
• Mulraj resigned & Britishers sent new governor of Multan.
• Sepoys revolted and forced Mulraj to accept Leadership. It was stormed in 1849 with force from Bombay,
- General Whish forced Mulraj to surrender
9. Revolt of Chattar Singh at Hazara:
- Captain Abbot ill-treated Governor Chattar Singh of Hazara. Chattar Singh revolted & his son Sher Singh found him. They contacted Mulraj.
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Second Anglo Sikh War ( -1848)
‘Grand Army’ was under Hugh Gough General Whish
Battle of Ram Nagar ( 22-11-1848)
Right bank of Chenab
Gough attacked Sher Singh but failed.
Gough attacked near Sardulpur but failed again.
Battle of Challanwalla (13 – 01 – 1849)
Banks of Jehlum
Sikhs supported by Forest
British causalities: 2375 (Killed & Wounded) Strong reaction in British media, Gough removed
Battle of Gujarat (22 (22 – 02 – 1849)
Chenab (near)
Sher Singh & Chattar Singh Attariwala surrendered.
1. The ruler who founded the Sikh Kingdom by uniting the various Sikh Misls was ________ .
- Ranjit Singh
- Duleep Singh
- Kharak Singh
- Bhupinder Singh
2. The Lahore treaty was signed between _________ .
- Ranjit Singh and the British
- Mulraj and the British
- Duleep Singh and the British
- Raja Lal Singh and the Britis
3. When were the British defeated in the hands of Sikhs under the leadership of Ranjodh Singh and Ajit Singh in the first Anglo-Sikh War?
- 3th December 1846
- 23th December 1846
- 14th December 1846
- 21st January, 1846
4. Who was the Sikh general that ran away from the battle ground during first-Anglo Sikh War?
- Teja Singh
- Ranjodh Singh
- Ajit Singh
- None of these
5. Sikhs under the leadership of Ranjodh Singh and Ajit Singh in the first Anglo-Sikh War defeated the army of which of the following British Generals?
- Lord Wellesley
- Harry Smith
- John Shore
- All of these
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6. When did the Governor General Lord Harding declare a war on the Sikhs?
- 13th December, 1845
- 15th December, 1846
- 16th December, 1849
- 14th December, 1847
7. The disgraceful behaviour with which of the following queen mother led to the second Anglo-Sikh war?
- Queen mother Gulab kaur
- Queen mother Chand kaur
- Queen mother Jind kaur
- None of these
8. Which of the following was/were the British official/s sent to Multan who were murdered?
- Vans Agnew
- Anderson
- Both A and B
- None of these
9. What were the major causes for the Second Anglo Sikh War ?
- The Sikh Sardars were discontent with the British control over Punjab
- The treatment of Rani Jindan by the British when she was removed from Lahore to Shekhupura on charges of conspiracy against the British Resident
- The immediate cause for the English Company’s invasion of the Punjab was the revolt of Mulraj, the Governor of Multan
- All of these
10. On February 21 at the Battle of Gujarat, the Sikh army surrendered which of the following places?
- Gandhinagar
- Rawalpindi
- Karachi
- Lahore
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11. During the first Anglo-Sikh War, the battle on 10th February was fought in which of the following places?
- Aliwal
- Sobraon
- Ferozeshahar
- None of these
12. The Kohinoor diamond was taken from which of the following kings
- Teja Singh
- Ranjodh Singh
- Ajit Singh
- Maharaja Daleep
13. Second Anglo-Sikh war was fought between
- 1845 and 1847
- 1847 and 1848
- 1848 and 1849
- 1846 and 1847
14. Which of the following were outcome of peace treaty of Lahore?
- Sikhs lost Jammu, Kashmir, Hazara and some territories in Jalandhar Doab
- Rs.1.5 Crore was paid to the British as war indemnity
- King agreed that he would not appoint any European in service without the consent of the British.
- All of these
15. Maharaja Ranjit Singh conquered Lahore in 1799 A.D. He was invited by the_______ of Lahore.
- king
- sardars
- residents
- soldiers
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16. What the significance of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Conquest of Lahore?
- It was a great military success
- It significantly contributed to political rise of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- It helped in the increase of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s popularity
- Both B and C
17. The First Anglo-Sikh War between the British East India Company and Sikh Empire started in ?
- 1845
- 1846
- 1847
- 1848
18. In which year Maharaja Ranjit Singh was crowned?
- 1805
- 1802
- 1801
- 1835
19. Which of the following battle was won by Maharaja Ranjit Singh withouht fighting?
- Battle of Multan
- Battle of Lahore
- Battle of Bhasin
- Battle of Kasur
20. The Sikhs were defeated by the English at ___________ in 18461846.
- Sobraon
- Amritsar
- Lahore
- Kashmir
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21. The Treaty of Lahore was signed between the Sikhs and the British in India in the year.
- 1836
- 1846
- 1856
- 1866
22. Maharaja Ranjit Singh at the age of ten, took part in campaign of __________ along with his father.
- Sadhaura
- Sirhaind
- Ghuram
- Sohdrah
23. When Maharaja Ranjit Singh invaded Malwa for the first time?
- 1805 A.D.
- 1806 A.D.
- 1807 A.D.
- 1808 A.D.
24. Sham singh attariwala lead sikh army in which battle
a) Battle of Mudki
b) Battle of Ferozshahar
c) Battle of Sabraon
d) Battle of Ramnagar
25. Which battle is known as “Battle of Guns”
a) Battle of Gujrat
b) Battle of Ramnagar
c) Battle of Challanwalla
d) Battle of Mudki
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ANSWER KEY :
| 1. A 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. B 6. A 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. B 11. B 12. D 13. C | 14. D 15. C 16. D 17. A 18. C 19. C 20. A 21. B 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. A |
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