Hard Acts & Policies

Diplomatic Stalemate and Territorial Compromise

Evaluate Diplomatic Stalemate and Territorial Compromise through multiple pattern questions.

Quick Recall

Referencing the Upscools study modules, the Treaty of Salbai paused the brutal conflict between the British and the Peshwa in 1782. It officially ended the First Anglo-Maratha War. The agreement dictated that the British would keep the island of Salsette, but must return Bassein to Maratha control.

Concept Flow Mapping

Treaty of Salbai
ended
First Anglo-Maratha War
British
retained
Salsette
Marathas
retained
Bassein

Concept Question

How did the Treaty of Salbai divide the disputed coastal territories?

Key Takeaway

The British retained control over Salsette, while they returned control of Bassein to the Marathas.

Examiner's Trap

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Core Insight

The First Anglo-Maratha War was a bloody draw; the resulting treaty reflected a tense compromise rather than total British domination, delaying the final conquest for decades.