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Battle of Gujrat

The Company victory ended organized Sikh resistance in the Second Anglo-Sikh War and was followed by the annexation of Punjab.

Date1849 CE
LocationGujrat, Punjab
OutcomeDecisive Company victory
VictorBritish East India Company
DefeatedSikh forces under Sher Singh Attariwalla
CommandersHugh Gough, Sher Singh Attariwalla

UPSC relevance

Very high relevance for the end of the Sikh Empire, Punjab’s annexation, and Anglo-Sikh War chronology.

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