In the year 1914 (28th July), First World War started and ended in 1918 (11th November). England, France Russia was on a side and Germany, Austria, Hungary and Turkey were on another side.
The Sikhs never agreed with the issue of Kashmir which was fixed as per the treaty of Lahore. That is why the treaty of Bhairowal was signed in December 1846. Rani Jindan was removed as the regent and Rs. 1.5 lakh was given to her and replaced by a council consisting of 8 Sikh members.