Question

the Maratha chieftain opposed the bassen treaty why​

Answer 1

Q. The Maratha chieftain opposed the Bassein treaty why​

Answer: Baji Rao II sought British protection and signed the Treaty of Bassein with them. As per this treaty, he ceded territory to the British and agreed to the maintenance of British troops there. The Scindias and the Bhonsles did not accept this treaty and this caused the second Anglo-Maratha war in central India in 1803. They didn't accepted because they know British will gain a final control over his kingdoms.