Sino-Sikh Chushul Treaty 1842
Keywords:
Ladakh, Tibet, China, Sikh, Khalsa Raj, Dogras, Qing dynastyAbstract
The Treaty of Chushul, signed on September 16–17, 1842, was a peace agreement that ended the Sino-Sikh War (also known as the Dogra–Tibetan War) of 1841–1842. It marked a rare diplomatic resolution between the expanding Sikh Empire (Khalsa Raj) in northern India and the Qing Dynasty of China, which held suzerainty over its vassal state Tibet. The treaty formalized boundaries between Ladakh (under Sikh/Dogra control) and Tibet, restored pre-war trade routes, and prevented further incursions, reflecting the limits of both empires reach amid internal challenges. It is still relevant today.
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