PUNJAB (1849 - 1947) by Sukhdial Singh

Punjab (1849–1947) by  Sukhdial Singh

Punjab (1849–1947) is a historical study that examines the political, social, and economic transformation of Punjab under British colonial rule—from its annexation in 1849 to the Partition of India in 1947.

🔎 Historical Context

• 1849 – Punjab was annexed by the British East India Company after the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
• 1858 onward – Governance transferred to the British Raj.
• 1947 – Punjab was divided during the Partition, creating parts of modern India and Pakistan.