Consider the following statements regarding the First Anglo-Maratha War and the Treaty of Salbai: 1. The Treaty of Salbai ensured that the English would no longer support Raghunathrao and would instead provide him a maintenance allowance. 2. Under the Treaty of Salbai, all territories captured by the British since the Treaty of Purandar were retained by them, including Bassein. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The Treaty of Salbai included a provision that the English would withdraw their support to Raghunathrao and that the Peshwa would grant him a maintenance allowance.
The treaty restored all territories (including Bassein) captured by the British since the Treaty of Purandar (1776) to the Marathas, except Salsette, which remained with the British.

Source: NCERT and History Of Modern India – NCERT (Bipin Chandra)

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