Second Anglo-Burmese War

April 5 – December 20, 1852 · Lower Burma

Result British victory

Britain fought Burma after a dispute over British merchants in Rangoon. Britain annexed Lower Burma, including Rangoon, and the war helped bring Mindon Min to power.

British Empire

Konbaung dynasty

Other

Strength and losses

United Kingdom Killed c. 400

Killed
c. 1,200