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About The Book: The First and Second Sikh Wars by R. G. Burton is a historical analysis of the two Anglo-Sikh wars (1845–1846 and 1848–1849) fought between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire. The book examines the causes, key battles, strategies, and consequences of the conflicts, highlighting the political intrigues, leadership, and military tactics involved. Burton provides detailed accounts of pivotal battles like Mudki, Ferozeshah, Chillianwala, and Gujrat, leading to the annexation of Punjab. His work offers a balanced perspective on both British and Sikh military prowess, making it a valuable resource for scholars of British India and military history. About The Author: Reginald George Burton (1864 – 2 February 1951) was a British Indian Army officer, hunter-naturalist, and military historian. Son of General E. F. Burton, he served in the Bengal Staff Corps, commanded the 94th Russell’s Infantry, and fought in Gallipoli (1915) before retiring to Cheltenham. A passionate hunter and member of the Bombay Natural History Society, he wrote extensively on big-game hunting, including The Book of the Tiger (1933). His military histories, such as History of the Hyderabad Contingent (1905) and The First and Second Sikh Wars (1911), remain notable. His brother, Lt. Col. R. W. Burton, was also a distinguished naturalist. The Title 'The first and second Sikh wars: compiled for the General Staff, India written/authored/edited by R. G. Burton', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370146198 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 155 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.