Question

Explain the British – Myanmar relations.

Consequences

Answer 1

Consequences of Anglo-Burmese War:

1. After the end of the ‘First Anglo-Burmese War’. The British navy conquered the port of Rangoon (Yangon) in this war. It ended with a treaty between the British and the Burmese king. Manipur was returned to the British. The coastal region, the forests, and the mines there came under British control. The British collected a large sum as compensation against military expenditure from Myanmar. They also appointed their Resident in Inwa (also known as ‘Ava’), the capital of Myanmar at that time.
2. In the ‘second Anglo-Burmese War’, the Burmese army was defeated. The cities of Rangoon (Yangon), Pegu (Bago), and Prome were captured by the British. This region was merged into the British Empire. With this victory, the British influence in the coastal region of Myanmar was firmly established. 
3. The ‘Third Anglo-Burmese War’ was fought around 1885 C.E. The British conquered the city of Mandalay. King Thibaw surrendered and the entire region of North Myanmar became an integral part of the British Empire