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The First Anglo-Burmese War was concluded by a treaty. Which one among the following is that ?
Explanation
The First Anglo-Burmese War (1824–1826) was concluded by the Treaty of Yandabo (also spelled Yandaboo), signed on February 24, 1826 [c1][t2]. The conflict arose from the imperial ambitions of both the British East India Company and the Burmese Konbaung Dynasty, particularly over territories like Manipur and Assam [t5][t7]. Following British victories at Rangoon and the death of Burmese General Maha Bandula, the Burmese were forced to sue for peace as British forces approached the capital at Ava [c2][t3]. Under the treaty's terms, Burma agreed to pay a war indemnity of one crore rupees (one million pounds sterling), cede the coastal provinces of Arakan and Tenasserim, and abandon all claims to Assam, Cachar, and Jaintia [c1][t7]. This treaty marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Northeast India and significantly diminished Burmese sovereignty [t2][t6].
Sources
- [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 5: Expansion and Consolidation of British Power in India > Anglo-Burmese Relations > p. 127
- [2] Modern India ,Bipin Chandra, History class XII (NCERT 1982 ed.)[Old NCERT] > Chapter 10: India And Her Neighbours > Conquest of Burma > p. 170