Regions+Taken+Over

Regions Taken Over

Prior to the death of Ranjit Signh, during the 1800,the Sikh Empire had all of the Northwestern India. Ranjit Singh died and the British took over 100,000 square miles. These 100,000 square miles added to the huge some of land owned by the British. Before Ranjit died, he said "All will one day become red." He was referring to a map that showed the amount of land the British had. When the British heard of the death of Ranjit Singh, they thought it was a good opportunity to seize the 100,000 square miles that the Sikh Empire once owned. The British East Company along with the help of Sepoy ("warriors") took over this land.

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