Why were British interested in sindh?

Answer 1

It was most likely because there was something in their country that the British were interested in like for example:sugar,spices,tea,cloth etc.

Answer 2

The British wanted to make sure that Afghanistan did not fall into Russian hands. The British agreed with the sikh ruler of the Punjab , Ranjit Singh , that Afghanistan should remain independent. They hoped that Ranjit Singh would help them install a pro-British ruler in Kabul . He did not support them , so the British went ahead on their own . However , a rebellion in Afghanistan in 1841led to all British troops in the country being killed .

The British felt that their pride had been hurt by this loss in Afghanistan and decided to turn on Sindh . This territory wasruled by a collection of Amirswho had signed a treaty of friendship with Britain in 1809 . However , the British wanted to regain their prestige and also to make sure that sindh could not be a targetfor Sikh expansion . Ranjit Singh had been following a policy of extending his Kingdom and this had worried the British , so they decided to annex sindh . All they needed was an excuse . The British general , Sir Charles Napier provoked the amirs of Sindh so much that they attacked the British Residency in 1843 . He now had an excuse for war .

The Amirs were defeated and Sindh was annexed by the British .

Answer 3

The British authorities were greedy for money they wanted to increase the state revenus by stepping up the sale of alcoholic drinks in the market this produced a bad affect on the morals of sindh people