The correct answer is Option 2- 1809
There are actually two significant treaties known as the Treaty of Amritsar:
Treaty of Amritsar (1809): This treaty was signed on April 25, 1809. It was an agreement between the British East India Company and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the founder of the Sikh Empire. The treaty aimed to establish the Sutlej River as the boundary between their respective territories and maintain peaceful relations.
Treaty of Amritsar (1846): This treaty was signed on March 16, 1846. It was a consequence of the British victory in the First Anglo-Sikh War. The treaty formally annexed the territory of Kashmir to the Dogra ruler, Gulab Singh, who had sided with the British during the war.
So as per the options, option 2- 1809 is the correct answer to the give question. |