Anglo-Sikh Wars (1845-1849) The Anglo-Sikh Wars (1845-1849 ) were conflicts between the powerful Sikh Empire in Punjab and the British East India Company , resulting in the British conquest and annexation of Punjab, ending Sikh sovereignty and expanding British rule over India. The First War (1845-46) involved Sikh invasions across the Sutlej River, leading to Sikh victories and then defeats resulting in partial subjugation. The Second War (1848-49) began with revolts, escalating into a full-scale war that resulted in the total annexation of Punjab. Two traitors, primarily high-ranking commanders and ministers within the Lahore Darbar (Sikh court), played a decisive role in the defeat of the Sikh Empire by the East India Company during the Anglo-Sikh Wars. Their treachery included leaking military secrets, deliberately withholding troops and ammunition, sabotaging logistics, and abandoning the battlefield to ensure a British victory in exchange for personal power and wealth. Prom...