Treaty of Surat
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The Treaty of Surat was a treaty by which Raghunathrao
, one of the claimants to the throne of the Peshwa
, agreed to cede Salsette and Bassein Fort
to the English, in consideration of being himself restored to Poona. The military operations that followed are known as the First Maratha War. Warren Hastings
, who in his capacity of Governor General claimed a right of control over the decisions of the Bombay Government, signed the treaty of behalf of the British.
Raghunathrao
Raghunathrao was Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy from 1773 to 1774. He was instrumental in the downfall of the Peshwa clan.-Early life:Raghunathrao, also known as "Raghoba" and "Ragho Bharari," was the younger brother of Nanasaheb Peshwa. His father was Peshwa Bajirao I & mother was Kashibai....
, one of the claimants to the throne of the Peshwa
Peshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
, agreed to cede Salsette and Bassein Fort
Bassein Fort
Bassein Fort is a large fort in Vasai village, in the Vasai taluka of the District of Thane, Konkan Division, Maharashtra State, Republic of India...
to the English, in consideration of being himself restored to Poona. The military operations that followed are known as the First Maratha War. Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings
Warren Hastings PC was the first Governor-General of India, from 1773 to 1785. He was famously accused of corruption in an impeachment in 1787, but was acquitted in 1795. He was made a Privy Councillor in 1814.-Early life:...
, who in his capacity of Governor General claimed a right of control over the decisions of the Bombay Government, signed the treaty of behalf of the British.