Anglo-Sikh Wars (Anglo Sikh War 1 & 2)

Ranjit Singh, son of Maha Singh, the ruler of Gujranwala, unified Punjab. The British were afraid to attack Ranjit Singh, who had a large army. However, after Ranjit Singh's death, the British invaded Punjab and the First Anglo-Sikh War broke out in 1845. The war ended with the Treaty of Lahore in 1846. In 1848, the British again invaded Punjab, leading to the Second Anglo-Sikh War. Although Punjab fought bravely, the British were victorious with the help of spies. In 1849, they annexed the Punjab province to the British Empire.