INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -By the Treaty of Bassein, the peshwa agreed to maintain a British subsidiary force of six battalions, for whose upkeep territory was ceded; to exclude all Europeans from his service; to give up his claims on Surat and Baroda; and to conduct his foreign relations in consultation with the British.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Peshwa accepted the Subsidiary Alliance with the British via which among the following treaties? Notes: The Treaty of Bassein was signed on 31 December 1802 between the British East India Company and Baji Rao II. It was a decisive step towards the dissolution of the Maratha Empire.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1802, Bajirao II signed the Subsidiary Alliance treaty with the British. This alliance is well known as the Treaty of Vasai. With this British gained control of Maratha territories.

Detailed explanation-4: -The terms of the treaty entailed the following: A British force of around 6, 000 troops be permanently stationed with the Peshwa. Any territorial districts yielding 2.6 million rupees were to be paid to the East India Company. The Peshwa could not enter into any other treaty without first consulting the Company.

Detailed explanation-5: -Baji Rao II fled to Bassein where he signed the Subsidiary Treaty as a price for British protection and support. He was escorted back to Poona by British soldiers.