Multiple choice Which of the following factors instigated the third Anglo-Maratha War? Cause of Raghunath Rao for Peshwaship Policy of Subsidiary Alliance Doctrine of Lapse Policy British war against the Pindaris Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Lord Hastings was determined to proclaim British paramountary in India. His moves against the Pindaris transgressed the sovereignty of the Maratha chief and the third Anglo-Maratha war began in 1817.