Multiple choice Who was the first British officer appointed for the state of Chhattisgarh? Capt. Edmund Capt. Smith Capt. Eganu Capt. Elliot Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Captain Edmund became the first British officer appointed to administer Chhattisgarh in 1818 after the Marathas were defeated in the Anglo-Maratha wars, establishing British control over the region.