The correct answer is: a) Treaty of Amritsar
The Treaty of Amritsar was signed on 29 March 1809 between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire. It marked the end of the First Anglo-Sikh War and reduced the territory of the Sikh Empire.
The treaty was signed by Lord Lake, the British commander-in-chief, and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh ruler. The treaty stipulated that the Sikh Empire would cede the districts of Kasur, Firozpur, and Ambala to the British. The Sikh Empire would also pay a war indemnity of 50 lakhs of rupees to the British.
The treaty was a major setback for the Sikh Empire. It reduced the size of the empire and its military power. The treaty also led to the decline of the Sikh Empire in the years that followed.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) is the Treaty of Lahore, which was signed in 1846 and marked the end of the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
- Option c) is the Treaty of Simla, which was signed in 1914 and marked the end of the First Afghan War.
- Option d) is the Treaty of Gandamak, which was signed in 1879 and marked the end of the Second Afghan War.