The Tripartite Treaty was signed in the year 1838. The main purpose of signing this treaty was to become united in tough times. Ranjit Singh did not agree to sign this treaty at first as he realized he will become a dependent ally of the British in Kabul.
The Age of Consent Act was signed in 1891 during the viceroyship of Lord Lansdowne. By this act, the age limit of girls was raised from 10 to 12 within which protection was given to them. Marriage of girls under the age of twelve was prohibited.