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Between whom and when was the Treaty of Bassein signed?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Peshwa Baji Rao II and the English, 1802
  2. Tipu Sultan and the English, 1784
  3. Marathas and Ahmed Shah Abdali, 1761
  4. Ranjit Singh and the English, 1809

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Peshwa Baji Rao II and the English, 1802

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Peshwa Baji Rao II and the English, 1802 šŸ“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.