Which treaty signaled the departure of the Gorkhas and arrival of the British on the political canvas of Shimla hill states?

Treaty of Kangra
Treaty of Jwalamukhi
Treaty of Sugauli
Treaty of Shimla

The correct answer is: C. Treaty of Sugauli

The Treaty of Sugauli was signed on 24 November 1816 between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Nepal. The treaty ended the Anglo-Nepalese War (1814–1816) and resulted in the cession of a large part of Nepal’s territory to the British. The treaty also marked the departure of the Gorkhas from the political canvas of Shimla hill states.

The Treaty of Kangra was signed on 16 March 1806 between the British East India Company and the Raja of Kangra. The treaty was a result of the Anglo-Gurkha War (1809–1816) and resulted in the cession of a large part of Kangra’s territory to the British. The treaty did not, however, result in the departure of the Gorkhas from the political canvas of Shimla hill states.

The Treaty of Jwalamukhi was signed on 25 May 1809 between the British East India Company and the Raja of Mandi. The treaty was a result of the Anglo-Gurkha War (1809–1816) and resulted in the cession of a large part of Mandi’s territory to the British. The treaty did not, however, result in the departure of the Gorkhas from the political canvas of Shimla hill states.

The Treaty of Shimla was signed on 3 July 1914 between the British Indian government and the rulers of the princely states of the United Provinces. The treaty was a result of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and resulted in the British taking control of the princely states. The treaty did not, however, result in the departure of the Gorkhas from the political canvas of Shimla hill states.