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The First Anglo-Sikh War concluded in 1846 with the signing of the Treaty of:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Amritsar
  2. Lahore
  3. Bhairowal
  4. Multan

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Lahore

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Lahore šŸ“š Explanation: The First Anglo-Sikh War broke out after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, leading to instability in the Sikh Empire. Following a series of defeats at Mudki, Ferozeshah, Aliwal, and Sobraon, the Sikh Khalsa army surrendered. The war officially ended with the signing of the humiliating Treaty of Lahore in 1846, which stripped the empire of significant territory.