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Outbreak of Hostilities

When
5 March 1824
Where
Arakan
Part of
First Anglo-Burmese War begins and the British take Rangoon

The war formally began on 5 March 1824 following border clashes in Arakan, marking the start of the conflict.

Tensions had been rising due to Burmese expansion into Manipur and Assam. A specific incident in September 1823 involving Shalpuri Island served as a casus belli. Formal hostilities commenced in March 1824 after border clashes in Arakan.

Sources

  1. First Anglo-Burmese War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
  2. Bagyidaw Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09

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