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The First Anglo-Maratha War ended in 1782 with the signing of the Treaty of:

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

Answer options

  1. Bassein
  2. Salbai
  3. Purandar
  4. Deogaon

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Salbai

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Salbai šŸ“š Explanation: The First Anglo-Maratha War was a protracted and inconclusive conflict that began over British interference in Maratha succession politics. It was finally concluded by the Treaty of Salbai in 1782, negotiated largely by Mahadji Shinde. This treaty established a status quo ante bellum and guaranteed peace between the British and Marathas for two decades.