Question

Treaty of Lahore was signed between the Sikhs and the British in India in the year?
A)1836
B) 1846
C) 1856
D) 1866

Answer 1

Hint: This treaty marked the end of the first Anglo Sikh War on 9 March. After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh whose capital was in Lahore his successors started fighting among themselves for The throne. Sensing an opportunity, the Britishers started provocations which ultimately led to war and resulted in decline of Sikh rule in Punjab. Now British had control of a fertile region where they could earn more revenue.

Complete answer:
Now let us take a look on the options-
1836- Maharaja Ranjit Singh was alive in 1836 and it was virtually impossible to take Punjab under his leadership and the British very well knew his powers and prowess. Therefore this is not the correct answer.
1846 - Treaty of Lahorw was signed in 1946 after British defeated Maharaja Duleep Singh and made him sign the peace treaty therefore it is the correct option.
1856 - Till this time all the Anglo Sikh wars had concluded hence it is an incorrect option.
1866- Till this time English had the control of Punjab and the rulers were deposed therefore it is an incorrect option.

Therefore, the correct answer is option b)1846.

Note:Treaty of Lahore was a harsh and humiliating treaties on the Sikh rulers of Punjab because they were made to surrender the valuable region between the Beas and Sutlej and moreover they were required to pay an indemnity of 15 million rupees.