Question

Which of the following were outcome of peace treaty of Lahore?

• A. Sikhs lost Jammu, Kashmir, Hazara and some territories in Jalandhar Doab
• B. Rs.1.5 Crore was paid to the British as war indemnity
• C. King agreed that he would not appoint any European in service without the consent of the British.
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

The Treaty of Lahore was signed on 9 March 1846 after the First Sikh War.

• As a part of the treaty, Sikhs agreed to give away Kashmir, Hazara and Jalandhar Doab to the British.
  
• 1.5 Crore rupees was paid as war indemnity
  
• King agreed that he would not make an appointment to service without the consent of the British.
  
• The treaty also resulted in famous Kohinoor diamond falling into the hands of British.