The Anglo-Burmese Wars were major 19th century conflicts between the British Empire and Burma, resulting in territorial annexations and eventual integration of Burma into British India.
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- The Anglo-Burmese Wars were fought between the British Empire and Kingdom of Burma during 1824 to 1885, leading to Burma’s annexation into British India by 1886
- Burma under the Konbaung dynasty expanded aggressively into Assam, Manipur and Arakan, bringing it into direct conflict with British territorial and strategic interests
- Expansionist policies initiated by Alaungpaya and continued by Bodawpaya strengthened Burma but increased tensions with British India
- The First Anglo-Burmese War began after Burmese expansion into Assam, ending with British victory under Archibald Campbell
- The Treaty of Yandabo ended the first war forcing Burma to cede Assam Manipur Arakan and Tenasserim and pay heavy indemnity
- The Second Anglo-Burmese War driven by trade interests and policies of Lord Dalhousie resulted in annexation of Pegu and expansion of British control in Lower Burma
- The Third Anglo-Burmese War triggered by actions of King Thibaw led to rapid British victory capture of Mandalay and complete annexation of Burma
- The wars led to resistance movements rise of nationalism under Aung San and eventual independence of Burma in 1948 after separation from India in 1935
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