Sindh, which is now a province in Pakistan, was annexed by the British East India Company in 1843 during the reign of Lord Ellenborough, who was the Governor-General of India at the time. Lord Ellenborough, whose full name was Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough, served as the Governor-General of India from 1842 to 1844. He was a British politician and diplomat who played a key role in the expansion of British rule in India during the 19th century. Lord Ellenborough is best known for his aggressive foreign policy, which included the annexation of Sindh and other territories, as well as the First Anglo-Afghan War. He was also responsible for a number of significant reforms in India, including the establishment of the Sindh police force and the introduction of the Indian Penal Code.