The Sikh Wars were a series of conflicts in the mid-19th century between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire in the Punjab region of India. The first war occurred from 1845 to 1846, primarily due to territorial disputes and the British desire to expand their influence. The conflict ended with the Treaty of Amritsar, which established British control over the region. The second conflict, known as the Second Anglo-Sikh War, took place from 1848 to 1849. This war arose from dissatisfaction with British rule and internal strife within the Sikh Empire. The British emerged victorious, leading to the annexation of Punjab and the dissolution of the Sikh Empire, significantly altering the political landscape of India.