The 'Second Anglo-Sikh War' (1848-1849) resulted in the annexation of Punjab by which Governor-General? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Second Anglo-Sikh War' (1848-1849) resulted in the annexation of Punjab by which Governor-General?
A. Lord Hardinge
B. Lord Canning
C. Lord Auckland
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Dalhousie annexed Punjab in 1849 after the Second Anglo-Sikh War. The young Maharaja Duleep Singh was pensioned off and sent to England.

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