Who won the Anglo-Nepalese War?

The British East India Company won the Anglo-Nepalese War, and Nepal became a British protectorate.

What was the main reason for the Anglo-Nepalese War?

The main reason for the Anglo-Nepalese War was the Gurkhas repeatedly raiding their southern neighbour Awadh, which was a protectorate of the British East India Company.

What were the consequences of the Anglo-Nepalese War?

The consequences of the Anglo-Nepalese War were that Nepal became a British protectorate and the East India Company secured its northern border. Gurkha soldiers were subsequently recruited into the British army in India.

Timeline: Anglo-Nepalese War

Definition

The Anglo-Nepalese War (aka Gurkha War, 1814-16) saw the British East India Company (EIC) lose several battles against Nepalese Gurkhas before finally securing victory in a hard-fought campaign that, for the first time, extended EIC control beyond the borders of India. Impressed with the Gurkhas' fighting abilities, the British have enrolled them in their armies ever since.

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1814 - 1816
The Anglo-Nepalese War between Nepal and the East India Company.
Apr 1814
The East India Company declares war on Nepal.
Apr 1814
A small East India Company force in northern India is wiped out by Nepalese raiders.
Oct 1814 - Nov 1814
The East India Company suffers several losses in the Anglo-Nepalese War.
1815
David Ochterlony wins several victories for the East India Company in the Anglo-Nepalese War.
1816
The Treaty of Sugauli ends the Anglo-Nepalese War and makes Nepal a British protectorate.
29 Feb 1816
The East India Company wins the decisive Battle of Makwanpur in the Anglo-Nepalese War.

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