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The Treaty of Lhasa (1904) was signed after the Younghusband Expedition. What was a key provision?

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

Answer options

  1. Tibet became a British protectorate
  2. Tibet paid an indemnity of 75 lakh rupees
  3. Tibet ceded Lhasa to the British
  4. Tibet allowed Russian trade missions

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Tibet paid an indemnity of 75 lakh rupees