Explain Burma Wars of the British.
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The Burma Wars refer to a series of conflicts between the British Empire and the Kingdom of Burma during the 19th century. The First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826) was sparked by border disputes and trade conflicts. The British sought to protect their interests in the Indian subcontinent and expand their influence in Southeast Asia. The war concluded with the Treaty of Yandabo, which ceded territory to the British.
The Second Anglo-Burmese War (1852) resulted in the annexation of Lower Burma by the British after their victory in Pegu. The Third Anglo-Burmese War (1885-1886) marked the final conflict, leading to the complete annexation of Burma into British India. The pretext for this war was the internal instability in Upper Burma.
The British colonial administration in Burma faced resistance from local populations, including the anti-colonial movements led by figures like Saya San in the early 20th century. Burma remained under British rule until gaining independence in 1948. The Burma Wars were part of the broader imperialist expansion of the British Empire in Southeast Asia, shaping the geopolitical landscape of the region.