Second Anglo-Sikh War

April 18, 1848 – March 30, 1849 · Punjab

Result British victory

The British East India Company fought the Sikh Empire after a revolt at Multan. After the battles of Chillianwala and Gujrat, Britain annexed the Punjab.

On the map Overview Contemporaries

UKGBI

Sikh Empire

Other

United Kingdom

Company rule in India

Sikh Empire

Strength and losses

United Kingdom Killed c. 1,500

Strength: 35,000–60,000
Casualties: 6,500
Killed: 2,584
Wounded: 2,583
Missing: 1,333
Guns: 66

Killed: c. 6,500

Units

121st Pioneers 13th Lancers 14th Horse (Scinde Horse) Guides Cavalry

Battles 4

Siege of Multan (1848–1849) April 19, 1848 – January 22, 1849 · British victory
Battle of Ramnagar November 22, 1848 · Sikh victory
Battle of Chillianwala January 13, 1849
Battle of Gujrat February 21, 1849 · British victory

Also involved 1

Charles Napier (British Army officer, born 1782) participant