The Battle of Amritsar took place in 1845 during the First Anglo-Sikh War. It was a significant conflict between the forces of the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire, led by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The battle was fought near the city of Amritsar, which was a key location for the Sikhs. The British aimed to expand their control in the region, while the Sikhs sought to defend their territory. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the British, leading to the annexation of the Punjab region and marking a crucial step in British colonial expansion in India.