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The signing of the Treaty of Yandaboo marks the end of the First Burmese War

The First Anglo-Burmese War, also known as the First Burma War in English language accounts and First English Invasion War in Burmese language accounts, was the first of three wars fought between the...

The First Anglo-Burmese War, also known as the First Burma War in English language accounts and First English Invasion War in Burmese language accounts, was the first of three wars fought between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The war, which began primarily over the control of what is now Northeastern India, ended in a costly but decisive British victory, giving the British total control of Assam, Cachar, Manipur and Jaintia as well as Arakan Province and Tenasserim. The Burmese submitted to a British demand to pay an indemnity of one million pounds sterling, and signed a commercial treaty.

The war was one of the most expensive in British Indian history. 15,000 British soldiers died, together with an unknown number of Burmese military and civilian casualties.

Historical Significance

The First Anglo-Burmese War, also known as the First Burma War in English language accounts and First English Invasion War in Burmese language accounts, was the first of three wars fought between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century.

Events Before

  1. US President James Monroe urges Congress to approve creation of Indian Territory, west of the Mississippi River, for the

    US President James Monroe urges Congress to approve creation of Indian Territory, west of the Mississippi River, for the relocation of Eastern Indian tribes to 'promote their welfare and happiness" [1]

  2. Russia and Britain establish the Alaska-Canada boundary

    The Alaska boundary dispute was a territorial dispute between the United States and the British Empire over the Canada–United States border regarding Alaska between the 1890s and 1900s.

  3. Author and scholar Wilhelm Grimm (39) weds Henriette Dorothea

    Author and scholar Wilhelm Grimm (39) weds Henriette Dorothea

  4. Prince Willem FK marries Louise AWA of Prussia

    Prince Willem FK marries Louise AWA of Prussia

  5. Portugal recognizes the independence of its former colony Brazil

    Portugal recognizes the independence of its former colony Brazil

Events After

  1. The Dutch Trading Company (NHM) is granted a monopoly on the sale of opium in Java and Madura

    The Dutch Trading Company (NHM) is granted a monopoly on the sale of opium in Java and Madura

  2. Naturalist and entomologist Thomas Say (39) secretly weds natural science illustrator Lucy Way Sistare (26)

    Naturalist and entomologist Thomas Say (39) secretly weds natural science illustrator Lucy Way Sistare (26)

  3. American religious leader Joseph Smith Jr (21) weds future church group movement leader Emma Hale (22) in South Bainbrid

    American religious leader Joseph Smith Jr (21) weds future church group movement leader Emma Hale (22) in South Bainbridge, New York, until his death in 1844

  4. Father of U.S. History George Bancroft (26) weds first wife Sarah Dwight

    Father of U.S. History George Bancroft (26) weds first wife Sarah Dwight

  5. Future US President Andrew Johnson (18) weds Eliza McCardle (16) in Warrenton, Tennessee

    Future US President Andrew Johnson (18) weds Eliza McCardle (16) in Warrenton, Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on February 24, 1826?
The First Anglo-Burmese War, also known as the First Burma War in English language accounts and First English Invasion War in Burmese language accounts, was the first of three wars fought between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century. The war, which began primarily over the control of what is now Northeastern India, ended in a costly but decisive British victory, giving the British total control of Assam, Cachar, Manipur and Jaintia as well as Arakan Province and Tenasserim. The Burmese submitted to a British demand to pay an indemnity of one million pounds sterling, and signed a commercial treaty.
Why is The signing of the Treaty of Yandaboo marks the end of the First Burmese War significant?
The First Anglo-Burmese War, also known as the First Burma War in English language accounts and First English Invasion War in Burmese language accounts, was the first of three wars fought between the British and Burmese empires in the 19th century.

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