First Anglo-Sikh War

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:war
gptkbp:aftermath gptkb:Annexation_of_Punjab
Increased British control over India
gptkbp:casualties British losses approximately 1,500
Estimated 20,000 total
Sikh losses approximately 18,500
gptkbp:cause Territorial disputes
Political tensions
gptkbp:caused_by disputes over the Punjab region
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Sikh_Empire
gptkb:British_East_India_Company
gptkbp:consequences Dissolution of the Sikh Empire
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on British military strategy
Impact on Sikh identity
Legacy of resistance against British rule
gptkbp:date 1845-1846
gptkbp:duration 1845-1846
gptkbp:fought_against British East India Company and Sikh Empire
gptkbp:historical_context Colonial expansion in India
Colonial expansion in South Asia
Decline of the Mughal Empire
Rise of regional powers in India
gptkbp:historical_significance Influenced British colonial policy
Altered the balance of power in the region
Expansion of British rule in India
Set the stage for future conflicts in India
Increased tensions between British and Indian states
Marked the beginning of British dominance in India
Changed the political landscape of India
Contributed to the eventual annexation of Punjab
Contributed to the rise of Indian nationalism
Influenced British public opinion on colonialism
Led to reforms in British military practices
Led to the establishment of British Raj
Highlighted the effectiveness of British military organization
Established precedents for future British military campaigns
Demonstrated the weaknesses of the Sikh military structure
Influenced subsequent military engagements in India
Affected British relations with other Indian states
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label First Anglo-Sikh War
gptkbp:impact Formation of British protectorate over Punjab
Rise of British dominance in India
gptkbp:influenced_by Previous Anglo-Sikh conflicts
gptkbp:key_event gptkb:End_of_Sikh_sovereignty
Impact on trade routes in the region
Battle of Ferozeshah on December 21-22, 1845
Battle of Mudki on December 18, 1845
Battle of Sobraon on February 10, 1846
Changes in land revenue systems in Punjab post-war
Changes in military recruitment practices post-war
Development of railways in Punjab post-war
Establishment of British control over Kashmir
Establishment of Sikh regiments in British army
Formation of alliances with local rulers post-war
Formation of the British Raj in Punjab
Impact on Sikh culture and identity
Impact on Sikh diaspora communities
Increased British military presence in India
Influence on British military tactics in India
Influence on subsequent Anglo-Sikh relations
Involvement of local leaders in the conflict
Legacy of military honor among Sikhs post-war
Political reorganization of Punjab
Treaty of Lahore signed on March 9, 1846
Cultural exchanges between British and Sikhs post-war
Formation of the Sikh state under British suzerainty
Establishment of educational institutions in Punjab post-war
Establishment of British administrative systems in Punjab
Establishment of law and order by British in Punjab
gptkbp:legacy Influence on future conflicts in India
gptkbp:location gptkb:Punjab
gptkbp:military_strategy gptkb:Siege_warfare
Flanking maneuvers
Use of artillery by British
Sikh cavalry charges
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Ferozeshah
gptkb:Battle_of_Mudki
gptkb:Battle_of_Sobraon
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Maharaja_Gulab_Singh
gptkb:Henry_Hardinge
gptkb:Ranjit_Singh
gptkb:General_Tej_Singh
gptkb:General_Sir_Henry_Hardinge
gptkb:Maharani_Jind_Kaur
gptkb:Gulab_Singh
gptkbp:outcome gptkb:Treaty_of_Lahore
Disbandment of Sikh army
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Sikh_Wars
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Second_Anglo-Sikh_War
gptkbp:result gptkb:Treaty_of_Lahore
British victory
gptkbp:strategic_importance Control of Punjab
gptkbp:successor gptkb:British_annexation_of_Punjab
gptkbp:treaty gptkb:Treaty_of_Lahore
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_John_Lawrence
gptkb:the_British_East_India_Company
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4