Which among was the Anglo-Maratha wars fought between the British East India Company and Maratha Empire in India began with the Treaty of Surat and ended with the Treaty of Salbai?
First Anglo-Maratha War
Correct AnswerSecond Anglo-Maratha War
Incorrect AnswerThird Anglo-Maratha War
Incorrect AnswerPindari War
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775–1782) was the first of three Anglo-Maratha wars fought between the British East India Company and Maratha Empire in India. The war began with the Treaty of Surat and ended with the Treaty of Salbai.After the death of Madhavrao Peshwa in 1772, his brother Narayanrao became peshwa (ruler) of the Maratha Empire. Narayanrao was murdered by his palace guards in August 1773, and his uncle Raghunathrao (Raghoba) became peshwa. However, Narayanrao's widow, Gangabai, gave birth to a posthumous son, who was legal heir to the throne.
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By: DATTA DINKAR CHAVAN