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CONTENTS XLV CHAPTER IX THE WAR WITH THE ENGLISH 1845-6 PA«= A.D. 1845. The Indian public prepared for a war between the Sikhs and English The apprehensions of the English The fears of the Sikhs The English advance bodies of troops towards the • • • • • ' 111 ^^o 248 . - 249 ' , Sutlej, contrary to their policy of 1809 The English views about Peshawar, and their offer to support Sher Singh, all weigh with the Sikhs 250 The Sikhs further moved by their estimate of the British Agent of the day ,, Major Broadfoot's views and overt acts equally • . displeasing to the Sikhs • • Major Broadfoot's proceedings held denote war 1845. to ' • ' „ ' virtually 253 .... .....258 .... And Sir Charles Napier's acts considered further proof of hostile views 256 The Lahore Chiefs make use of the persuasion of the people for their own ends And urge the Army against the English in order that it may be destroyed . The Sikhs cross the Sutlej The English unprepared for a campaign The English hasten to oppose the Sikhs The numbers of the Sikhs . . . . . . . . . . The Battle of Mudki The Battle of P'heerooshuhur, and retreat of the Sikhs The difficulties and apprehensions of the English 1846. The Sikhs recross the Sutlej, and threaten Ludhiana The Skirmish of Badowal The Sikhs encouraged, and Gulab Singh induced Lahore ..... The Battle of Aliwal The Sikh Chiefs anxious to treat, and the English desirous of ending the war An understanding come to, that the Sikh Army shall be attacked by the one, and deserted by .... the other ..... The defensive position of the Sikhs 1846. The English plan of attack The Battle of Sobraon The passage of the Sutlej; the submission of the Maharaja; and the occupation of Lahore Negotiations Gulab Singh Lai Singh .... .... ..... 257 . Ferozepore threatened, but purposely not attacked The objects of Lai Singh and Tej Singh The tactics of the Sikhs to repair to 255 260 262 262 263 263 263 264 266 268 270 272 274 275 278 279 279 281 282 285 286 286 287 The Partition of the Punjab, and independence of Gulab Singh 288