Punjab under Sikhs — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Treaty of Amritsar

1809

This treaty was a pivotal moment in the relationship between the Sikh Empire under Ranjit Singh and the British East India Company. It formally recognized Ranjit Singh's…

Treaty of Lahore

1846

Concluded after the First Anglo-Sikh War, this treaty marked a significant setback for the Sikh Empire. It imposed harsh terms, including the cession of valuable territories…

Treaty of Bhyrowal

1846

Signed later in the same year as the Treaty of Lahore, this agreement further tightened British control over Punjab. It provided for the stationing of a British force in Lahore…