The treaty of Yandabo was signed in
- A.1826
- B.1825
- C.1824
- D.1823
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, 1826. The Treaty of Yandabo was signed on 24 February 1826 and ended the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826).
The war began in 1824 after Burmese expansion into Assam, Manipur and Cachar brought Burma into conflict with the East India Company's Bengal frontier; Lord Amherst was the Governor-General. When British forces advanced up the Irrawaddy close to the capital Ava, the Burmese king agreed to peace at Yandabo. Burma gave up its claims on Assam, Cachar and Jaintia, recognised Manipur as independent, ceded Arakan and Tenasserim, and paid a large war indemnity. The treaty opened the way for British rule over Assam and the North-East.
B is wrong because the war was still being fought in 1825. C is wrong because 1824 is the year the war started, not the year it ended. D is wrong because the war had not begun in 1823.
Exam tip: First Anglo-Burmese War 1824–26 under Lord Amherst ended with Yandabo; Assam came under the British.
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