Punjab was annexed by the English after the Second Sikh War in which the post-Ranjit Singh Lahore Darbar forces suffered a crushing defeat. What was the year ?
Explanation:
- The Second Sikh War occurred between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company.
- It resulted in the annexation of Punjab by the British.
- The decisive battles happened in 1848 and 1849.
- Option 1: 1849 is the correct answer. The Second Sikh War concluded in 1849 with the British victory.
- Option 2: 1845 marks the start of the First Sikh War, not the second.
- Option 3: 1893 is unrelated to the Sikh Wars; it was a period after these events.
- Option 4: 1840 falls before both Sikh Wars started.
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By: Parvesh Mehta