Question

First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782):

Answer 1

The First Anglo-Maratha War began as a result of the Maratha Empire’s attempt to restore the rightful ruler, Madhavrao II, after his exile. The conflict was initiated by the British East India Company, who supported the Maratha dissidents under Mahadji Shinde. The Marathas sought to resist the increasing influence of the British in India. The war ended with the Treaty of Salbai in 1782, which restored the status quo, with the Marathas gaining some territories back, and the British agreeing to leave Maratha territories intact. However, the war demonstrated the growing influence of the British and the weakening of the Maratha Confederacy.