War was formally declared on 5 March 1824 .
The 13th took part in the campaign that lasted until February 1826 , when a treaty was signed , with the King of Ava agreeing to cede territory and pay compensation to the British East India Company .
War was formally declared on 5 March 1824 , and the 13th took part in the campaign that lasted until February 1826 , when a treaty was signed , with the King of Ava agreeing to cede territory and pay compensation to the British East India Company .