1849 annexation of Punjab

The annexation of Punjab in 1849 was when the British East India Company took control of the Punjab region from the Sikh Empire after the Second Anglo-Sikh War. This transition marked the end of Sikh sovereignty and integrated Punjab into British India. The British aimed to consolidate their empire, secure strategic borders, and expand influence in North-West India. The annexation brought significant political, social, and economic changes to Punjab, including administration reforms and integration into British colonial rule, laying groundwork for future developments in the region.