In which Anglo-Sikh War Lord Dalhousie annexed Punjab

Correct option is B

Punjab was annexed by Lord Dalhousie after the Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848–1849). The defeat of the Sikh Empire in this war led to the signing of the Treaty of Lahore, officially annexing Punjab into British India.

Information Booster:

1. The First Anglo-Sikh War (1845–1846) resulted in British control of Sikh territories but not complete annexation.
2. The Second Anglo-Sikh War occurred due to disputes and unrest in Punjab following the earlier treaty.
3. The decisive battle of Gujrat (1849) ended Sikh resistance.
4. The Treaty of Lahore dissolved the Sikh Empire, making Punjab a British province.
5. Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse and his expansionist policies played a major role in annexation.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) I: Resulted in partial British control but not annexation.
• (b) II: Correct answer; led to the annexation of Punjab.
• (c) III: No third Anglo-Sikh war occurred.
• (d) IV: Incorrect; only two Anglo-Sikh wars were fought.