Which of the following events happened during the period of Lord Warren Hastings?
1. Treaty of Salbai
2. Eyre Coote defeated Haider Ali at Porto Novo
3. Treaty of Seringapatnam
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Last updated May 15, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
1 and 2 only
To understand why, it is important to look at the timeline of Warren Hastings' tenure as Governor-General (1773–1785) compared to the dates of these specific events:
1. Treaty of Salbai (1782)
The Treaty of Salbai was signed in May 1782 to end the First Anglo-Maratha War. It was negotiated between the British East India Company and the Marathas (Mahadji Shinde). Since Warren Hastings was in office until 1785, this event falls squarely within his period.
Status: Correct.
2. Eyre Coote defeated Haider Ali at Porto Novo (1781)
During the Second Anglo-Mysore War, Sir Eyre Coote led the British forces and achieved a decisive victory against Haider Ali at the Battle of Porto Novo in July 1781. This occurred while Hastings was overseeing the Company's military and diplomatic efforts in India.
Status: Correct.
3. Treaty of Seringapatnam (1792)
The Treaty of Seringapatnam ended the Third Anglo-Mysore War. It was signed in 1792, which was several years after Warren Hastings had left India. This treaty took place during the period of Lord Cornwallis (Governor-General from 1786–1793).
Status: Incorrect.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
