The Treaty of Yandaboo was a peace agreement signed on February 24, 1826, between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Burma (now Myanmar). This treaty ended the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826) and had a big impact on Southeast Asia.

Background: First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826)

- The First Anglo-Burmese War began because of disagreements over land and trade between the British and the Burmese. The British wanted to expand their influence, while the Burmese wanted to control more land in the region.

- Important battles included the Battle of Maungdaw (1825) and the Siege of Bhampur (1825). The British forces gradually won these battles.

Key Figures Involved in the Treaty of Yandaboo

1. Sir Archibald Campbell: He was a British General and led the British team in negotiating the treaty. He played a key role in making the peace agreement.  

2. King Bagyidaw: He was the King of Burma during the war. He was important in the negotiations and in agreeing to the treaty.

3. Maha Min Hla Kyaw Htin: He was a Burmese diplomat who represented Burma during the treaty talks, also governor of Legaing.

Timeline of the Treaty of Yandaboo (1824-1826)

- 1824: The war started with British and Burmese forces fighting in Burma.

- 1825: The British made important gains, taking control of key Burmese areas and putting pressure on the Burmese government.

- November 1825: Negotiations for peace began. Sir Archibald Campbell and U Kyaw Htin were the main negotiators from each side.

- February 24, 1826: The Treaty of Yandaboo was signed at Yandaboo, a village on the Irrawaddy River in Burma.

Major Terms of the Treaty of Yandaboo

1. Burma gave up control of Assam, Manipur, Arakan and Taninthai to the British. This reduced Burma’s influence in parts of India and Bangladesh.  

2. Burma agreed to pay one million pounds sterling to the British. This was a large amount of money and had to be paid in four parts over time.

3. The Burmese had to cease interference in the Chachar Kingdom and Jainita Hills.

4. Burmese agreed to allow diplomatic representatives from the British.

The treaty shifted power in Southeast Asia. With control over key Burmese lands, the British increased their influence in the region.

The treaty set a precedent for future interactions between the British and Burmese, influencing how they dealt with each other later on.

Eventually, the British took full control of Burma, making it part of British India until Burma gained independence in 1948.

The Treaty of Yandaboo affected the region's history and set the stage for further British involvement in Burma. Understanding this treaty helps us see how colonial powers and local states interacted in the past.

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