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Between whom and when was the Treaty of Bassein signed?
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Correct answer: Peshwa Baji Rao II and the English, 1802
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: A) Peshwa Baji Rao II and the English, 1802 š Explanation: The Treaty of Bassein was signed in 1802 between the Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao II and the British East India Company. By this treaty, the Peshwa accepted a subsidiary alliance and surrendered his independence for British protection. This event was a major step toward the eventual collapse of the Maratha Empire.