Treaty of Salbai is associated with which of the following wars?
[A] First Anglo–Mysore War
[B] First Anglo-Maratha War
[C] Second Anglo-Maratha War
[D] Second Anglo-Mysore War
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Correct Answer: B [First Anglo-Maratha War]
Notes:The Treaty of Salbai was signed on May 17, 1782, by representatives of the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company after long negotiations to settle the outcome of the First Anglo-Maratha War. Under its terms, the Company retained control of Salsette and Broach and acquired guarantees that the Marathas would defeat Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake territories in the Carnatic.
