When was Punjab annexed by the British ?

Correct option is B

Punjab was annexed by the British on 29 March, 1849, after the conclusion of the Second Anglo-Sikh War. This marked the end of the Sikh Empire, which was founded by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, and Punjab became a part of British India.

Information Booster:

1. The annexation followed the defeat of Sikh forces at the Battle of Gujrat on February 21, 1849.
2. Lord Dalhousie, the then Governor-General, played a crucial role in Punjab's annexation.
3. The British deposed Maharaja Dalip Singh, the young ruler of Punjab, and sent him into exile.
4. The Kohinoor diamond was taken by the British as part of the annexation treaty.
5. Punjab was placed under direct British administration, with Lahore as its capital.
6. The annexation brought an end to the sovereignty of the Khalsa Raj.
7. It also marked the beginning of widespread British influence in northwestern India.

Additional Knowledge:

• 31 March, 1846: Marks the signing of the Treaty of Lahore after the First Anglo-Sikh War, not the annexation.
• 29 March, 1846: Incorrect date, confusion with events post-First Anglo-Sikh War.
• 29 March, 1848: Unrelated to any significant event in the annexation timeline.