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Who signed the treaty of Amritsar with Ranjit Singh in 1809?

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Lord Irwin
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Lord Wellington
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Charles T. Metcalfe
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Lord Linlithgow
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The correct option is C Charles T. Metcalfe
The treaty of Amritsar was pact concluded between Charles T. Metcalfe, representing the British East India Company, and Ranjit Singh, head of the Sikh kingdom of Punjab in 1809. As per the treaty, Ranjit Singh was free to further consolidate his territorial gains north of the Sutlej river and was promised non-interference in his affairs.

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