Question - Consider the following statements regarding the Treaty of Salbai-

1. Treaty of Salbai was held between the Marathas and the British East India Company.

2. The British recognized the territorial claims of Mahadji Scindia to the west of the Yamuna River.

3. Raghunath Rao was removed and he sustained on pension.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3

c) only 3

d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d)

Explanation

Treaty of Salbai was held between the Marathas and the British East India Company in 1782 AD after the first Anglo-Maratha war.

According to this treaty:

The British recognised Madhavrao II as the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire.

The British recognized Mahadji Scindia's territorial claims to the west of the Yamuna River.

Raghunath Rao was removed and an amount in form of pension was meant for him.

The British promised to support the Marathas during battle with Haider Ali of Mysore and conquered territories in the Carnatic.

Gujarat was ceded to the Marathas and Salsette, Elephanta and two other small islands in Bombay were placed under the British.