Treaty of Salbai facts for kids

The Treaty of Salbai was an important peace agreement signed on May 17, 1782. It was made between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company. This treaty helped end the First Anglo-Maratha War, which had been going on for a while.

The main people who signed the treaty were Warren Hastings from the British side and Mahadaji Shinde from the Maratha side. The treaty brought a time of peace between these two powerful groups in India.

What Did the Treaty of Salbai Do?

This treaty set out several important rules and agreements for both sides. It helped to decide who controlled certain lands and what would happen next.

Land and Control: Who Got What?

The British East India Company was allowed to keep control of two important areas: Salsette and Broach. These places were valuable for trade and power.

The Marathas also made a promise to the British. They agreed to help defeat Hyder Ali of Mysore. They also promised to take back lands in the Carnatic area.

Keeping the French Away

Another key part of the treaty was about the French. The Marathas promised that they would not let the French set up any settlements in their territories. This was important for the British, who were rivals with the French.

What the British Gave Up

In return for these promises, the British also agreed to some things. They decided to stop supporting Raghunath Rao. He was a Maratha leader whom the British had been helping.

The British also officially recognized Madhavrao II as the new peshwa of the Maratha Empire. A peshwa was like a prime minister or chief minister for the Maratha rulers.

The British also gave back all the lands they had taken from the Marathas after an earlier agreement called the Treaty of Purandar. They also recognized the land claims of Mahadji Shinde west of the Jumna River.

Why Was the Treaty Important?

The Treaty of Salbai brought a period of calm and peace. This peace lasted for about 20 years. It helped prevent major wars between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company.

This peaceful time continued until the start of the Second Anglo-Maratha War in 1802. The treaty was a big step in shaping the future of India and the power of the British. David Anderson was the person who finished the treaty for the East India Company.

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  A painting showing the signing of the Treaty of Salbai.