Important treaties in Indian history. Treaties are an important part of the history of India and have been used to create agreements between two parties. Here is a list of some famous treaties that can be found in various government exams. These treaties hold great importance for those studying Indian History or appearing for related examinations.
Treaty Name
Conclusion/Remarks
Treaty of Asurar Ali, 1639
The treaty established the boundary between Mughal empire and Ahom Kingdom, ending the Mughal’s effort to conquer the Ahom.
Treaty of Purandhar, 1665
Signed between Rajput ruler Jai Singh I, commander of Mughal empire and Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji was forced to sign after the siege of Purandar fort by Jai Singh.
Sangola Agreement, 1752
Maratha King became the mayor of the place and Peshwa emerged as the supreme authority of the Maratha empire and a real head of Maratha federacy.
Treaty of Alinagar, 1757
Signed between Siraj-ud-daula and Robert clive, allowing British to fortify Calcutta.
Treaty of Paris, 1763
French defeated by East India Company.
Treaty of Allahabad, 1765
Signed between Emperor Shah Alam II and Robert Clive. Alam granted the East India Company Diwani rights of Bengal-Bihar-Orissa.
Treaty of Madras, 1769
Signed between Hyder Ali and British to bring to an end of Mysore War. Both parties agreed to return the looted areas.
Treaty of Banaras, 1773
Signed between Warren Hasting and Nawab of Oudh, Allahabad and Kora was handed over to Nawab.
Treaty of Surat, 1775
Signed between Raghunath Rao and British, in hope of English troops and support for the title of Peshwa.
Treaty of Purandhar. 1776
Signed between Marathas and British, bringing to an end of the 1st phase of anglo-maratha war.
Treaty of Wadagaon, 1779
Signed between Marathas and British, bringing to an end of the 2nd phase of anglo-maratha war.
Treaty of Salbai, 1782
Signed between Marathas and British, bringing to an end of first anglo-maratha war.
Treaty of Mangalore, 1784
Signed between Tipu Sultan and East India Company, to an end of the second anglo-mysore war.
Treaty of Seringapatnam, 1792
Signed between Tipu Sultan and East India Company(Lord Cornwalis) to end the third anglo-mysore war.
Treaty of Bassein, 1802
Signed by Baji Rao II with English after his defeat with the holkar.
Treaty of Deogaon, 1805
Holkar gave up the claims on areas of compnay allies.
Treaty of Amritsar, 1809
Signed between Ranjit Singh and East India Company over river Sutlej.
Treaty of Sagauli, 1816
Signed between English and Nepal ruler, Nepal ruler gave up claims over Sikkim.
Treaty of Yandaboo, 1826
British agreed to help Iran with money and troops against new European invader.
Treaty of Lahore, 1846
Signed between Governor General Henry Hardinge and member of Lahore Darbar representing young maharaja Duleep Singh Bahadur. End of the first anglo-sikh war.
Treaty of Amritsar, 1846
East India Company sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh.
Treaty of Bhirowal, 1846
Rani Jindan was deprieved of all powers and administration was to be carried by a council of eight leading chief’s under the virtual leadership of the British resident.
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