Who was the British governor general during the time of second Anglo-Sikh War?

Lord Wellesley

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Lord Dalhousie

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The correct option is B Lord Dalhousie
The Governor General at the time of the Second Anglo-Sikh war was Lord Dalhousie. During the Second Anglo-Sikh War in 1848, Lord Dalhousie attacked the Sikhs who lost heavily and had to surrender in March 1849. Punjab was annexed to the British territory and became known as the North-West Frontier province of India.

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