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The 'Treaty of Lahore' (1846) was signed at the end of which conflict?

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

Answer options

  1. First Anglo-Sikh War
  2. First Anglo-Maratha War
  3. Second Anglo-Sikh War
  4. Third Anglo-Mysore War

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: First Anglo-Sikh War

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) First Anglo-Sikh War šŸ“š Explanation: The First Anglo-Sikh War ended with the defeat of the Sikh forces, leading to the Treaty of Lahore between the British and the minor Maharaja Duleep Singh. As a result, the Sikhs had to pay a heavy indemnity and cede the territories between the Beas and Sutlej rivers. This treaty significantly reduced the power of the Sikh Empire and led to the appointment of a British Resident at Lahore.