Previous Year Question

The correct matching is — Treaty of Allahabad–1765, Treaty of Mangalore–1784, Treaty of Salbai–1782 and Treaty of Madras–1769.

The Treaty of Allahabad was concluded in 1765 CE after the Battle of Buxar. In the Battle of Buxar in 1764, the East India Company defeated the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula of Awadh and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The subsequent political settlements greatly strengthened the Company's position in Bengal and northern India.

The most important consequence of the Allahabad settlement was that Shah Alam II granted the Company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. This gave the Company the right to collect land revenue in these territories and greatly strengthened the financial and political foundations of Company power in Bengal.

The Treaty of Mangalore was concluded in 1784 CE between the East India Company and Tipu Sultan and brought the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780–1784) to an end. The treaty provided for the restoration of most conquered territories and the return of prisoners of war by both sides.

The Treaty of Salbai was concluded in 1782 CE and ended the First Anglo-Maratha War (1775–1782). It confirmed British possession of Salsette and recognised Madhav Rao Narayan as the rightful Peshwa. It was followed by nearly two decades of relative peace between the British and the Marathas.

The Treaty of Madras was concluded in 1769 CE at the end of the First Anglo-Mysore War. Hyder Ali had conducted a successful campaign against the English and advanced close to Madras, compelling the Company to negotiate peace. The agreement brought the First Anglo-Mysore War (1767–1769) to an end.