MODERN INDIAN

HISTORY Presented By
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 ANGLO-MARATHA
RELATIONS
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 ● The Anglo-Maratha Wars, fought in the late 18th and early 19th centuries,
resulted in the British gaining control over most of the Maratha territories.

● The relationship between the British East India Company and the Maratha
Empire in India was complex and had its ups and downs.

● Initially, the British and the Marathas had a somewhat cooperative

relationship, with the Marathas allowing the British to establish trading posts
in their territories.
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 Treaty of Salbai(1782)
● This treaty was signed after the First Anglo-Maratha War.

● It established peace between the British East India Company and the
Marathas, defining the boundaries of their respective territories.
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 Treaty of Bassein
(1802)
This treaty was signed between the British and the Marathas after the Second
Anglo-Maratha War.

It allowed the British to exert influence over the Maratha Empire and placed
certain territories under British control.
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 Treaty of Surji-
Anjangaon (1803)
This treaty was signed between the British and the Marathas after the Battle of Assaye.

It resulted in the British gaining control over additional territories and further weakening
the Maratha Empire.
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 • Treaty of Poona (1817)
This treaty was signed after the Third Anglo-
Maratha War.

•It marked the final defeat of the Marathas

and led to the complete dissolution of their
empire.
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The British took control of most Maratha

 The Anglo-Maratha Wars were a
series
of conflicts between the British
East India Company and the
Maratha Empire in India during
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 First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-
1782)
•This war was triggered by territorial disputes
and the British desire to expand their influence.

•The Marathas initially had the upper hand, but

the British eventually gained the advantage and
the Treaty of Salbai was signed, establishing
Peace
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 Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-
● 1805)
This war was sparked by the British’s concern over
French influence in Maratha territories.

● The British emerged victorious, and the Treaty of

Bassein was signed, giving the British control over
certain territories and allowing them to exert influence
over the Maratha Empire.
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 Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-
1818)
•This war was a result of the British's aim to further
weaken and subjugate the Marathas.

•The British forces, led by the East India Company,

defeated the Marathas, resulting in the complete
dissolution of the Maratha Empire and the signing of the
Treaty of Poona.
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Thank you!
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