1844 in India

In 1844, India was predominantly under British East India Company rule, with significant administrative, social, and economic changes underway. The year marked the continuation of the First Anglo-Sikh War, which had commenced in 1845, leading to increasing tensions in Punjab. Meanwhile, the Indian Rebellion was still a distant concern, but discontent was growing among various social groups due to British policies, land revenue systems, and restrictions on traditional practices. The period also saw advancements in education and infrastructure, as the British invested in railways and telegraph systems, influencing trade and communication. Additionally, notable reform movements began to emerge, challenging age-old practices and advocating for social change.