1852 in India

In 1852, India was under British colonial rule, characterized by significant socio-political changes and the consolidation of British power. The year marked the Second Anglo-Burmese War (1852–1853), initiated by the British East India Company to expand its territory in Southeast Asia, resulting in the annexation of Lower Burma. Domestically, the year continued to see the imposition of British administrative systems, leading to widespread discontent among various Indian communities. Notable events included concerns regarding land revenue policy and its impact on peasant livelihoods, sowing the seeds for future resistance. The cultural landscape was also evolving, with emerging nationalist sentiments beginning to shape the discourse on Indian identity and governance.