Historical Events tagged with "sobraon"
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British Victory at Sobraon Ends Anglo-Sikh War
The Battle of Sobraon marked the final confrontation of the First Anglo-Sikh War. It occurred at the banks of the Sutlej River, where British forces led by Sir Henry Hardinge engaged the Sikh army. Faced with overwhelming British artillery and tactics, the Sikhs, commanded by Lal Singh and Tej Singh, were decisively defeated, leading to significant territorial losses for the Sikhs and the eventual annexation of Punjab by the British East India Company. The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides, establishing British dominance in the region.
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