During the time of Lord Hastings, the Bengal Tenancy Act was passed in the year 1822. As per the act, the tenant enjoyed the hereditary right over the land with payment of rent.
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.