Event First Anglo-Burmese War

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Was the first of a series of wars between the British Empire and the Konbaung dynasty of Burma. Burma lost territories in Assam, Manipur, and Arakan.

Chronology

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1. Western theatre (First Anglo-Burmese War)

Was a British military campaign in western Burma during the First Anglo-Burmese War.

  • March 1824: Burmese general Thado Thiri Maha Uzana defeated the British units in Cachar and Jaintia in January 1824.
  • February 1824: British forces reached Cachar and Jaintia.
  • March 1824: Burmese general Thado Thiri Maha Uzana defeated the British units in Cachar and Jaintia in January 1824.
  • March 1824: Burmese general Thado Thiri Maha Uzana defeated the British units in Cachar and Jaintia in January 1824.
  • February 1824: British forces reached Cachar and Jaintia.
  • February 1824: British forces reached Cachar and Jaintia.
  • May 1824: Battle of Ramu.

2. Burma interior Campaign (First Anglo-Burmese War)

Was a British military campaign in the interior of Burma during the First Anglo-Burmese War.

  • May 1824: A British naval force of over 10,000 men (5,000 British soldiers and over 5,000 Indian sepoys) entered the harbour of Yangon (Rangoon), taking the Burmese by surprise.
  • August 1824: The British launched attacks on Burmese lines, and by July 1824, had successfully pushed the Burmese towards Kamayut, 8 km from Shwedagon.
  • November 1824: Burmese general Bandula commanded a force of 30,000 massed outside Yangon.
  • February 1826: Battle of Prome.
  • January 1826: Battle of Prome.
  • April 1825: Battle of Danubyu.
  • April 1825: Battle of Danubyu.
  • February 1826: British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion. According to the treaty, the Burmese agreed to: Cede to the British- Assam without any consent and approval of the Ahom Kingdom in their own region, Manipur, Rakhine (Arakan), and the Taninthayi (Tenasserim) coast south of the Salween River.
  • January 1826: Battle of Prome.
  • February 1826: Battle of Prome.
  • May 1825: The British proceeded to occupy the rest of Arakan.
  • December 1824: The Burmese were driven out of their last remaining stronghold at Kokine.
  • February 1826: British army at Yandabo village, only 80 km from the capital Ava, the Burmese were forced to accept the British terms without discussion. According to the treaty, the Burmese agreed to: Cede to the British- Assam without any consent and approval of the Ahom Kingdom in their own region, Manipur, Rakhine (Arakan), and the Taninthayi (Tenasserim) coast south of the Salween River.
  • January 1826: With a large portion of the Burmese army dispersed at Prome, the British army led by Campbell advanced toward Ava unimpeded until they encountered a stockaded defence at Bagan.
  • May 1825: The British proceeded to occupy the rest of Arakan.
  • November 1824: Burmese general Bandula commanded a force of 30,000 massed outside Yangon.

3. Treaty of Yandabo

Was the peace treaty that ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. .

  • February 1826: The Treaty of Yandabo ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty resulted in the cession of Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Rakhine, and Tenasserim to the British.
  • February 1826: The Treaty of Yandabo ended the First Anglo-Burmese War. The treaty resulted in the cession of Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Rakhine, and Tenasserim to the British.