A new power emerges south asia

  • Dehli took over by Lord Lake

    In 1803, the British general, Lord Lake took over Dehli after effectively putting down the Maratha ruler Sindhia.
  • Peace treaty signed with Ranjhit Singh

    A policy of non-intervention was followed and a peace treaty was signed with Ranjhit Singh in 1809, recognizing the territory east of sutlej as his domination.
  • Success finally after been defeated twice

    After 1837, with failure and defeat in two afghan wars, Sindh was annexed in 1843, Punjab in 1849, and three years later Burma. In the Deccan, Wellesley's brother Arthur and his forces won major victories
  • The doctrine of lapse

    It was a policy of Lord Dalhouse annexed eight states in eight years.