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Capture of Rangoon

When
11 May 1824
Where
Yangon
Part of
First Anglo-Burmese War begins and the British take Rangoon

British forces took Rangoon by surprise on 11 May 1824, establishing a foothold in Lower Burma.

A British naval force entered the harbour of Yangon, taking the Burmese by surprise. The city was taken with little resistance. This event established a British foothold in Lower Burma, allowing for subsequent fortification and defense.

Sources

  1. Battle of Yangon (1824) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  2. Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
  3. First Anglo-Burmese War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27

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