1777

!!! SUBSCRIBE !!! White Knight Total War Videos Presents: A Video dedicated to all the people of India First Anglo Maratha War 1777-1782 Requested By BengalG3 Battle Type: Attack Historical Battle: Yes Human: Marathas PC: Great Britain Brifefing: This video is a simulation of the First Anglo-Maratha War, suggested by our friend BengalG3. Music: Prince of Persia 4 Marcel Khalife , Arabian Concerto #1 Rajput War Cry Historical Briefing: After the death of Madhavrao Peshwa in 1772, his brother Narayanrao became Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. However, Raghunathrao, Narayanrao's uncle, had his nephew assassinated in a palace conspiracy that resulted in Raghunathrao becoming Peshwa, although he was not the legal heir. Narayanrao's widow, Gangabai, gave birth to a posthumous son, who was legal heir to the throne. The newborn infant was named 'Sawai' Madhavrao (Sawai means One and a Quarter). Twelve Maratha chiefs, led by Nana Phadnis directed an effort to name the infant as the new Peshwa and rule under him as regents. Raghunathrao, unwilling to give up his position of power, sought help from the British at Bombay and signed the Treaty of Surat on 6 March 1775. According to the treaty, Raghunathrao ceded the territories of Salsette and Bassein to the British, along with part of the revenues from Surat and Bharuch districts. In return, the British promised to provide Raghunathrao with 2500 soldiers. The British Calcutta Council condemned the Treaty of Surat, sending Colonel Upton <b>...</b>