Treaty of Salbai

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Treaty of Salbai

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1782 treaty ending the First Anglo-Maratha War between the Marathas and the British East India Company.

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Origins & Early Life

The Treaty of Salbai was signed on 17 May 1782, by representatives of the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company after long negotiations to settle the outcome of the First Anglo-Maratha War it was signed between Warren Hastings and Mahadaji Shinde. Under its terms, the Company retained control of Salsette and Broach and acquired guarantees that the Marathas would defeat Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake territories in the Carnatic. The Marathas also guaranteed that the French would be prohibited from establishing settlements on their territories.

Career & Major Achievements

In return, the British agreed to pension off their protégé, Raghunath Rao, and acknowledge Madhavrao II as peshwa of the Maratha Empire. The British also recognised the territorial claims of the Mahadji Shinde west of the Jumna River and all the territories occupied by the British after the Treaty of Purandar were given back to the Marathas.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Haider Ali was required to restore all the territories he had seized from the English and the Nawab of Arcot. The Peshwa was prohibited from offering support to any European power and was required to ensure that the English retained their prior trading privileges.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1782: 1782 Milestone — The Treaty of Salbai was signed on 17 May 1782, by representatives of the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company after long negotiations to settle the outcome of the First Anglo-Maratha War it was signed between Warren Hastings and Mahadaji Shinde.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Salbai

True or False: “True or False: The Treaty of Salbai required the Marathas to guarantee that they would defeat Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake territories in the Carnatic.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The treaty explicitly required the Marathas to provide guarantees that they would defeat Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake territories in the Carnatic.

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