The ratio of the Indians and the Europeans in the British army was 6:1. It favors the Indian soldiers to take action against the Europeans during the time of the great revolt of 1857, as they were low in the strength.
The Tripartite Treaty was signed in the year 1838. The main purpose of signing this treaty was to become united in tough times. Ranjit Singh did not agree to sign this treaty at first as he realized he will become a dependent ally of the British in Kabul.