Gulab Singh was eventually made the Raja of Jammu through which the following Treaties dated: 16-3-1846?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Treaty of Amritsar
While the Treaty of Lahore (March 9, 1846) ended the First Anglo-Sikh War and forced the Sikh Empire to cede territories to the British, it was the Treaty of Amritsar, signed just one week later on March 16, 1846, that specifically settled the status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Details of the Treaty
The Transaction: Through this treaty, the British government transferred the hilly regions between the Ravi and Indus rivers (including Kashmir) to Gulab Singh.
The Price: Gulab Singh paid the British government 7.5 million Nanakshahee Rupees (75 lakhs) for the territory.
The Outcome: This agreement effectively established the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir, with Gulab Singh becoming its first Maharaja under British suzerainty.
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