1823 ⟶ British Annexation of Burma Begins

1823–1887: The British Empire annexed Burma (now also called...
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⚔️ British Annexation of Burma Begins

1823–1887: The British Empire annexed Burma (now also called Myanmar) after three Anglo-Burmese Wars.⟶
British Annexation of Burma Begins (1823)
British EmpireColonialismImperialismMilitary ExpansionAnnexationBurma
United KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚔️ Anglo-Afghan Wars and Durand Line Establishment Begins

1839–1919: Anglo-Afghan Wars lead to stalemate and the establishment of the Durand line.⟶
Anglo-Afghan Wars and Durand Line Establishment Begins (1839)
ImperialismColonialismBritish EmpireGeopoliticsMilitary ConflictBorder Disputes
AfghanistanAfghanistanUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

⚔️ Dissolution of the Sikh Empire

Sikh Empire dissolves as a result of the Second Anglo-Sikh War.⟶
Dissolution of the Sikh Empire (1849)
British EmpireColonialismSikh EmpireConquestImperialism
IndiaIndiaUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom

👑 Burma Annexed into the British Empire

Burma is presented to Queen Victoria as a birthday gift.⟶
Burma Annexed into the British Empire (1886)
British EmpireColonialismImperialismQueen VictoriaAnnexationExpansionismPolitical History
United KingdomUnited Kingdom