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James Dalhousie Biography and Timeline

Follow James Dalhousie through 9 dated historical records for Great Britain.

James Dalhousie, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

9Distinct records
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1846–1849Years on this page

1846

Governor

Governor General · Government / Tory Party Government

Appointed Governor General of India

Capture of Punjab

Governor General · Punjab · Warfare / Sikh War, 1st

Launches an invasion in order to destroy Sikh power in India

Role range: 1845-1846

Invasion of Punjab

Governor General · Punjab · Warfare / Sikh War, 1st

Launches an invasion in order to destroy Sikh power in India

Role range: 1845-1846

1849

Battle of Chillianwalla

Governor General · Chillianwalla · Warfare / Sikh War, 1st

A British force is defeated by the Sikhs

Role range: 1845-1846

Result of Surrender of Sikh Forces

Governor General · Warfare / Sikh War, 1st

Sikh organised resistance collapses as the remaining forces lay down their arms.

Role range: 1845-1846

Surrender of Sikh Forces

Governor General · Warfare / Sikh War, 1st

The Sikhs lay down their arms

Role range: 1845-1846

Capture of Punjab

Governor General · Punjab · Warfare / Sikh War, 1st

The British capture the Punjab

Role range: 1845-1846

Battle of Gujrat

Governor General · Gujrat · Warfare / Sikh War, 1st

The British defeat the Sikhs

Role range: 1845-1846

Battle of Ramnugger

Governor General · Ramnugger · Warfare / Sikh War, 1st

The British defeat the Sikhs

Role range: 1845-1846

Records, sources and methodology

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