With reference to the First Anglo-Maratha War, consider the following statements: 1. The war concluded with the Treaty of Salbai, which established peace between the Marathas and the British. 2. The Treaty of Salbai recognized Madhavrao II as the Peshwa of the Marathas. 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: C

Notes:

Explanation:

The Treaty of Salbai (1782) ended the First Anglo-Maratha War. It maintained peace between the British East India Company and the Marathas for over two decades.
As part of the treaty terms, the British accepted Madhavrao II as the legitimate Peshwa, thereby supporting the Maratha confederacy’s internal leadership.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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