Paper I · 3 History of India & AP · 3.3.2 British conquest and expansion

3.3.2.8 Frontier wars: Anglo-Burmese, Anglo-Afghan and the annexation of Sindh

British expansion beyond the Indian heartland went into Nepal, Burma, Afghanistan and Sindh, driven by trade, security and fear of Russia.

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Key terms

  • Treaty of Yandabo
  • Treaty of Sagauli
  • Anglo-Nepal War
  • Auckland
  • Dost Mohammad
  • Gandamak
  • Durand Line
  • Napier
  • Sindh
  • Younghusband

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