Q. Consider the following statements about the Treaty of Yandabo:

1. The only territorial acquisition given to British was Assam
2. An indemnity of one million pounds sterling was promised to the British
3. Guaranteed protection to British merchants was promised

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3
Notes: The statement that the only territorial acquisition given to the British was Assam is incorrect because the British also acquired Manipur, Arakan, and Taninthai along with Assam. However, the statements that an indemnity of one million pounds sterling was promised to the British and guaranteed protection to British merchants was promised are both correct.

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