Karachi was occupied by British in__________?

A. 1842
B. 1843
C. 1844
D. None

The British recognized the importance of the city as the trade post. So they captured the city and Sindh province in February 1843 under the command of Sir Charles Napier and the city was annexed as a district of the British Indian Empire. In 1846, it was home to around 9000 citizens.