The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and whom on behalf of the British East India Company? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Treaty of Amritsar (1809) was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and whom on behalf of the British East India Company?
A. Charles Metcalfe
B. Lord Auckland
C. Warren Hastings
D. Lord Minto I
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Charles Metcalfe negotiated the Treaty of Amritsar with Maharaja Ranjit Singh, fixing the River Sutlej as the boundary line between their territories.
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