Q. The Tripartite Treaty, 1838 which ultimately resulted into First Anglo-Afghan war, was a treaty between?
Answer: Ranjit Singh, Shah Shuja and Lord Auckland
Notes: In 1838, Shuja Shah gained the support of the British and Maharaja Ranjit Singh for wresting power from Dost Mohammad Khan. This was the Tripartite Treaty which was signed in June 1838 between Ranjit Singh, Shah Shuja and Lord Auckland. As per this treaty, Shah Shuja would be reinstated on the Throne but he will recognize the claim of Ranjit Singh on land on right bank of Indus. Shah Shuja also agreed to determine his foreign policy with the advice of British. This led the Afghan people tag Shah Shuja as a British Agent and thus, rebellion occured that led to humiliating defeat for British in First Anglo-Afghan war.