SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q84

Which of the following war ended with the treaty of Salbai?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. First Maratha War

The First Maratha War ended with the Treaty of Salbai.

It was signed between the British East India Company and the Marathas on 17 May 1782. 

The First Anglo-Maratha War was the first of three Anglo-Maratha Wars fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy in India.

The Treaty of Surat marked the beginning of the conflict.

The conflict fought between Surat and Poona, resulted in British defeat and the restoration of both parties' prewar positions.