A History of Assam c20.39

c20.39

Meanwhile the operations of the British arms in Burma itself had been crowned with success, and the king of Ava was at last reluctantly compelled to accept the terms of peace which were offered him. By the treaty of Yandabo, which was concluded on the 24th February, 1826, he agreed, amongst other things, to abstain from all interference in the affairs of the countries which now constitute the province of Assam, and to recognize Gambhir Singh as Raja of Manipur.