jan 1, 1775 - Treaty Of Surat
1775
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Raghunathrao,
unwilling to give up his position in power, sought help from
the English at Bombay and signed the Treaty of Surat in
1775. Under the treaty, Raghunathrao ceded the territories
of Salsette and Bassein to the English along with a portion
of the revenues from Surat and Bharuch districts. In return,
the English were to provide Raghunathrao with 2,500 soldiers.
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