Question

What was annexation of punjab the main reason for the expansion of the british before 1850 brainly

Answer 1

Answer:

On 21 February 1849, the East India Company authoritatively defeated the Sikh Empire at the Encounter of Gujrat bringing to an end the 2nd Anglo-Sikh War. Following the victory, the East India Company annexed the Punjab on 2 April 1849 and combined it within British

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

On 21 February 1849, the East India Company decisively defeated the Sikh Empire at the Battle of Gujrat bringing to an end the Second Anglo-Sikh War. Following the victory, the East India Company annexed the Punjab on 2 April 1849 and incorporated it within British India.

Explanation:

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The British Empire took control and annexed Punjab in 1849 after two Anglo Sikh Wars. By virtue of its geo-political position, Punjab was one of Great Britain's most important assets in colonial India allowing it to execute control over the numerous princely states that made up the country.