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James Dalhousie Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Dalhousie, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

9 records1846–18498 events4 places

Chronological biography

1846

Capture of Punjab1846
Warfare / Sikh War, 1st · Governor General · Punjab

Launches an invasion in order to destroy Sikh power in India

Governor1846
Government / Tory Party Government · Governor General

Appointed Governor General of India

Invasion of Punjab1846
Warfare / Sikh War, 1st · Governor General · Punjab

Launches an invasion in order to destroy Sikh power in India

1849

Battle of Gujrat1849
Warfare / Sikh War, 1st · Governor General · Gujrat

The British defeat the Sikhs

Battle of Ramnugger1849
Warfare / Sikh War, 1st · Governor General · Ramnugger

The British defeat the Sikhs

Battle of Chillianwalla13 January 1849
Warfare / Sikh War, 1st · Governor General · Chillianwalla

A British force is defeated by the Sikhs

Capture of PunjabMarch 1849
Warfare / Sikh War, 1st · Governor General · Punjab

The British capture the Punjab

Result of Surrender of Sikh Forces10 March 1849
Warfare / Sikh War, 1st · Governor General

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

Surrender of Sikh Forces10 March 1849
Warfare / Sikh War, 1st · Governor General

The Sikhs lay down their arms

Titles and roles

Governor General

Record provenance

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