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Which treaty concluded the First Anglo-Maratha War in 1782?

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

Answer options

  1. Treaty of Bassein
  2. Treaty of Salbai
  3. Treaty of Purandar
  4. Treaty of Surat

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Treaty of Salbai

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Treaty of Salbai šŸ“š Explanation: The First Anglo-Maratha War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Salbai in May 1782 between the British East India Company and the Marathas. It guaranteed peace between the two powers for the next twenty years. The treaty stipulated the mutual restitution of conquered territories, restoring the political status quo in the Deccan.