Treaty of Mandasor (1818)
It was concluded on January 6, 1818 by Malhar Rao Holkar II in the course of the third Anglo-Maratha war. Under its terms, Holkar agreed to:
Confirm a British commitment to the Pindari chief, Nawab Amir Khan and renounce all claims to territories guaranteed to him.
Cede in perpetuity to Raja Zalim Singh of Kotah the four paraganas rented by the Raja.
Cede to the British claims of tribute and revenues on the Rajas of Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kotah, Bundhi and Karauli
Renounce all claims to territories within or north of the Bundi hills
Cede to the British all territories and claims south of the Satpura hills.
The Stationing of a British field force to maintain his internal security.
Discharge his superfluous troops while agreeing not to keep a large force than what his revenues could sustain.
Not to employ any European without the Company's consent
In turn the British undertook never to permit the Peshwa or his heirs and successors to claim or exercise any sovereign rights over Malhar Rao or his heirs and successors.
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