 He then went to Khambhat with hope of getting help from the British, who did not help but transported him to Surat from their ship.At Surat a treaty was signed between Raghunathrao and the British East India Company on 6 March 1775.According to the treaty it was decided that Thane, Vasai and Sashti were to be handed over to the British, and in return the Company would assist Raghunathrao to become the Peshwa.