Which among the following about the treaty of Lahore is/ are correct?1. The Sikhs gave Rs. 1 lakh as a war indemnity to the British2. The Sikh ceded the Jalandhar Doab to the British3. Daleep Singh was announced as the ruler4. It reduced the strength of the Sikh armyChoose the correct option from the codes given below :

• A. 1, 2, 3 & 4
• B. 1 only
• C. 1 & 4
• D. 1 & 2

Answer: (A)

The treaty of Lahore was signed in the year 1846. It ended the First Anglo Sikh war. As per the treaty, The Sikhs gave Rs. 1 lakh as a war indemnity to the British. The Sikh ceded the Jalandhar Doab which is situated between Beas and Sutlej to the British. Daleep Singh was announced the ruler. The treaty reduced the strength of the Sikh army.