The Indus Navigation Treaty that was signed between the British and the ruler of Kashmir Ranjit Sing...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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The Indus Navigation Treaty that was signed between the British and the ruler of Kashmir, Ranjit Singh, provided for

Opening Sutlej river for navigation

Sharing of Indus waters with North-western provinces that were not under British control

Sole right of Kashmiris to store, cultivate and develop Indus water

None of the above

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Explanation:

Lord William Bentinck was the first Governor-General to visualise a Russian threat to India. Hence, he was eager to negotiate friendly relations both with the ruler of Punjab, Maharajah Ranjit Singh and also with the Amirs of Sind.

His earnest desire was that Afghanistan should be made a buffer state between India and any possible invader.
As an initial measure, an exchange of gifts took place between Lahore, the capital of Punjab and Calcutta, the seat of Governor-General.
It was then followed by the meeting of Bentinck and Ranjit Singh in 1831 at Rupar on the bank of the river Sutlej.
The Governor-General was successful in winning the friendship of Ranjit Singh and the Indus Navigation Treaty was concluded between them.
This treaty opened up the Sutlej for navigation. In addition, a commercial treaty was negotiated with Ranjit Singh. A similar treaty was also concluded with the Amirs of Sind.