Multiple choice

Which of the following factors instigated the third Anglo-Maratha War?

  1. Cause of Raghunath Rao for Peshwaship

  2. Policy of Subsidiary Alliance

  3. Doctrine of Lapse Policy

  4. British war against the Pindaris

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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.