Question

The first Anglo-Maratha war came to an end with__________
(A) The Treaty of Salbai
(B) Treaty of Paris
(C) Treaty of Madras
(D) Treaty of Srirangapatnam

Answer 1

Hint: The First Anglo-Maratha War was the first of three Anglo-Maratha wars fought between Great Britain and the Maratha Empire in India. It was fought between 1775 to 1782. After his war, the English recognised Madhavrao II as the Peshwa. The First Anglo Maratha War came to an end with a treaty which was signed at a place situated in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

Complete answer:
The First Anglo-Maratha War came to an end with the signing of a treaty. This treaty was signed between Warren Hastings and Mahadaji Scindia. It was signed at a place near Gwalior of Madhya Pradesh. This treaty is known as the Treaty of Salbai. It was signed on 17 May 1782.

The Treaty of Paris was signed between U.S. and the British Representatives. It was signed on September 3, 1783. By this treaty, the War of American Revolution came to an end.

The Treaty of Madras is associated with Mysore and the British East India Company. This treaty ended the First Anglo-Mysore War. This treaty was signed on 4 April 1769. It was signed between Mysore and the British East India Company.

The Treaty of Srirangapatnam is associated with the Third Anglo-Mysore War. It was signed on 18 March, 1792 and ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

Therefore the correct answer is option (A).

Note:
Three Anglo-Maratha Wars were fought. The First-Anglo Maratha War came to an end with the Treaty of Salbai. As per the treaty, Raghunathrao was to receive a pension of Rs.3 lakh every year. Territories taken by the British after the Treaty of Purandar were ceded back to the Marathas. Madhavrao II was recognised as the Peshwa.