{"id":83999,"date":"2026-01-23T18:08:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=83999"},"modified":"2026-01-23T18:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:38:41","slug":"british-conquest-of-sindh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/british-conquest-of-sindh\/","title":{"rendered":"British Conquest of Sindh, History, Talpur Rule, British Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>British Conquest of Sindh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stands as one of the most <\/span><b>controversial and strategically significant chapters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the history of British colonial expansion in India. What began as initial trade interests and diplomatic negotiations gradually turned into military conflict and political domination, ending with the <\/span><b>annexation of Sindh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into British India in <\/span><b>1843<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This event shaped the political landscape of the <\/span><b>north\u2011west frontier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the British Empire and left a lasting impact on Sindh\u2019s people and governance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sindh Before the British Historical Background<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated at the lower reaches of the Indus River, Sindh was historically a crossroads of Central Asian and South Asian interactions. After centuries of local and regional rule, by the late 18\u1d57\u02b0 century, the Talpura dynasty, a Baluch tribal federation, established control over the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rise of the Talpur Amirs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Talpura dominance:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the <\/span><b>1770s<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Talpuras, a Baluch clan, moved into Sindh and, by <\/span><b>1783<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, under <\/span><b>Mir Fath Ali Khan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, wrested power from the Kalhora rulers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fragmented rule:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After Mir Fath\u2019s death in <\/span><b>1800<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, his brothers, known as the <\/span><b>Char Yar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, divided Sindh into separate territories, weakening collective authority.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Expansion and autonomy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Amirs expanded Sindh\u2019s control over neighboring regions like <\/span><b>Amarkot, Karachi, Shaikarpur, and Bukkar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strengthening their rule and establishing independent governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This internal division among the Talpur chiefs later made Sindh vulnerable to external diplomatic pressure and military intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>British Interests in Sindh<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The British saw Sindh as a strategically vital region for trade and defense, especially during the geopolitical rivalry with Russia known as the Great Game. Sindh\u2019s location along the Indus River made it crucial for controlling access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trade and Economic Interests<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sindh\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/indus-river-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Indus River<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offered a natural inland waterway, providing access to <\/span><b>northern India and Afghanistan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for commercial purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The British sought <\/span><b>unrestricted trade rights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including navigation privileges for commercial vessels while initially prohibiting warships.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ports such as <\/span><b>Karachi and Thatta<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were important for facilitating export-import trade and supplying British troops in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treaties like those in <\/span><b>1832<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensured tariff adjustments in favor of British commerce and reduced local trade barriers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strategic Military Importance<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sindh was situated at the <\/span><b>north-west frontier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of British India, acting as a <\/span><b>buffer zone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> against potential invasions from Persia or Central Asia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The British used Sindh as a <\/span><b>base for staging military operations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly during the <\/span><b>First <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/anglo-afghan-war\/\" target=\"_blank\">Anglo-Afghan War<\/a> (1839\u201342)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By establishing <\/span><b>subsidiary alliances<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stationing troops at Shikarpur and Bukkar, the British ensured <\/span><b>control over key military routes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geopolitical Considerations and the Great Game<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The British were concerned about the <\/span><b>Russian expansion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Central Asia, fearing a direct threat to India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sindh\u2019s location allowed Britain to <\/span><b>monitor and counteract any Russian influence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or alliances with local powers, including Sindhi rulers and Afghanistan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diplomatic efforts, such as treaties with the Talpur Amirs, aimed to <\/span><b>prevent French or Russian access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Sindh and secure British supremacy in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Political Leverage and Influence over Local Rulers<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sindh was ruled by the <\/span><b>Talpur Amirs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who were relatively weaker than neighboring powers, making them susceptible to <\/span><b>British pressure and treaties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agreements were signed to <\/span><b>limit the Amirs\u2019 foreign policy autonomy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prevent secret negotiations, and extract financial tribute for stationing British troops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This influence allowed the British to <\/span><b>indirectly control Sindh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without full annexation initially, paving the way for future conquest.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Preparation for Annexation and Expansion<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The combination of trade, strategic location, and political leverage allowed the British to <\/span><b>prepare the ground for eventual annexation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sindh became a <\/span><b>critical link<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for connecting British India with Afghanistan and countering any military threats from the northwest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treaties, subsidies, and military presence ensured that <\/span><b>Sindh could be incorporated into the empire with minimal resistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when the time came.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Diplomatic Engagements and Early Treaties<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before direct military action, the British relied heavily on diplomacy and treaties to establish influence over Sindh. These agreements allowed them to secure strategic advantages without immediate annexation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Treaty of 1807 (\u201cEternal Friendship\u201d)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After the Treaty of Tilsit between Napoleon and Russia, Britain feared a joint invasion of India. British envoy Nicholas Smith negotiated with the Talpur Amirs to prevent French or other foreign access to Sindh. The treaty established:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mutual friendship between Sindh and Britain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reciprocal representation at each other\u2019s courts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prohibition of French presence in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Treaty Renewal in 1820<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Addressed border disputes and confirmed British trading rights. It specifically excluded Americans from treaty provisions and resolved issues near <\/span><b>Kachch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially after the defeat of the Maratha Confederacy in 1818.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Accord of 1832<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Under Governor-General William Bentinck, Colonel Pottinger ratified a treaty that allowed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British merchants unhindered trade and navigation on the Indus River, while warships were restricted.Amirs to adjust tariffs if deemed excessive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooperation with neighboring rulers to suppress banditry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validation of previous treaties, ensuring no jealousy or conflicts arose between the two parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tripartite Treaty of 1838<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To prepare for involvement in Afghanistan, the British secured a treaty between <\/span><b>Ranjit Singh, Shah Shuja, and Sindh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allowed them to mediate conflicts and secure funding for the Afghan campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The First Anglo-Afghan War and Sindh\u2019s Subsidiary Alliance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839\u201342), Sindh\u2019s strategic importance increased. The British were concerned about supply lines, troop movement, and local alliances. To ensure compliance:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Subsidiary Alliance of 1839 forced the Talpur Amirs to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Station British troops at Shikarpur and Bukkar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay an annual tribute of Rs 3 lakh for troop maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store military provisions in Karachi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid independent foreign diplomacy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contribute auxiliary forces if required for British campaigns.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although reluctant, the Amirs complied due to pressure from superior British forces, marking Sindh\u2019s effective transformation into a British protectorate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Military Campaign and Annexation of Sindh (1843)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annexation of Sindh marked the transition from diplomacy to direct military conquest. After years of treaties and political pressure, the British decided to use force to secure Sindh, citing alleged disloyalty and internal disputes among the Talpur Amirs as a pretext. The campaign was led by General Sir Charles James Napier, who was appointed with full civil and military authority to enforce British control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Battle of Miani (17 February 1843)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British forces: Approximately <\/span><b>2,800 soldiers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, well-trained and well-equipped.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talpur forces: Estimated at <\/span><b>20,000 troops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including cavalry and local militias.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being heavily outnumbered, the British used <\/span><b>superior artillery, disciplined infantry, and tactical maneuvers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to decisively defeat the Talpurs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Talpur army suffered <\/span><b>massive casualties<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, while British losses were minimal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This victory broke the Talpurs\u2019 main defensive force, paving the way for the capture of Hyderabad.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Battle of Hyderabad (24 March 1843)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A follow-up battle aimed at defeating <\/span><b>remaining Talpur resistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The British forces again leveraged <\/span><b>tactical superiority and artillery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring a swift victory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fall of Hyderabad, Sindh\u2019s political and administrative capital, <\/span><b>effectively ended organized resistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Annexation of Sindh<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following the two battles, Sindh was formally <\/span><b>annexed into the Bombay Presidency<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of British India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charles Napier was appointed as the <\/span><b>first British governor of Sindh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Napier, despite leading the conquest, acknowledged the moral ambiguity, reportedly stating, <\/span><b>\u201cI have sinned\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recognizing the <\/span><b>lack of a fully justifiable cause<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Administration and Changes Under British Rule<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Governance and Administration:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Appointment of British Officials:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Charles Napier became the first <\/span><b>British Governor of Sindh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with full authority over civil and military affairs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>District Organization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sindh was divided into <\/span><b>districts and subdivisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, each managed by British officers to streamline administration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revenue Administration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Traditional Talpur tax systems were replaced with <\/span><b>modern revenue collection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring regular income for the colonial government.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Judiciary and Law:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> British laws were gradually introduced, and courts were established to ensure <\/span><b>uniform legal administration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Economic Reforms:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Development of Karachi Port:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The British transformed <\/span><b>Karachi into a major commercial and naval hub<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, boosting trade and strategic military access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indus River Navigation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><b>Indus River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was opened for trade and transportation under British supervision, increasing connectivity with northern India and Afghanistan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Land Revenue System:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Introduced structured <\/span><b>land assessment and taxation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, replacing the inconsistent Talpur revenue collection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Trade Facilitation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Local trade barriers were removed, tariffs adjusted, and ports modernized to favor <\/span><b>British commerce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Military Reforms and Strategic Importance:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stationing of Troops:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Key towns like <\/span><b>Shikarpur and Bukkar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> housed British forces to maintain control and respond quickly to uprisings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Defense Infrastructure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Forts, garrisons, and storage facilities were established to secure Sindh as a <\/span><b>military base for Afghanistan and Central Asia operations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support for Campaigns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sindh became a <\/span><b>logistical base<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for British military campaigns, particularly during the <\/span><b>First Anglo-Afghan War<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integration into British Strategy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The territory allowed Britain to <\/span><b>monitor regional powers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, prevent foreign influence, and secure northwestern frontiers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read about British Conquest of Sindh with Talpur rule, British trade and strategic interests, key treaties, Battles of Miani and Hyderabad, and the 1843 annexation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":83801,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[786],"tags":[4920],"class_list":{"0":"post-83999","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general-studies","8":"tag-british-conquest-of-sindh","9":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83999","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=83999"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/83999\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/83801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=83999"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=83999"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=83999"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}