British War with Burma to annex Manipur
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Was an armed conflict between the British Empire and the Kingdom of Manipur.
Chronology
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February 1826: The conflict between Britain and Burma, known as the First Anglo-Burmese War, was sparked by the discovery of Burmese plans to attack the Sylhet district of Bengal. This led to Britain declaring war on Burma on 5 March 1824.
February 1826: The Kingdom of Manipur was caught in the middle of the First Anglo-Burmese War when Britain declared war on Burma in 1824. The conflict arose after British forces discovered Burmese intentions to attack the Sylhet district of Bengal.
January 1820: Following the death of Manipur king Bhagyachand, his son Chourjit Singh assumed power. Unsatisfied with the succession, Chourjit's brother Marjit Singh launched a failed revolt, later fleeing to Burma. Burmese emperor Bawdawpay seized the opportunity of invading Manipur, in support of Marjit Singh's claim to the throne. In 1819, Burma annexed Manipur.
