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Multiple choice history the marathas anglo-maratha wars the anglo-maratha wars anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

When did Warren Hastings declared the first war against Marathas?

  1. In 1770

  2. In 1772

  3. In 1775

  4. In 1778
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The First Maratha War broke out between the Marathas and the British, under the governor generalship of Warren Hastings in 1775. The British supported the claims of Raghunath Rao against Peshwa Madhav Rao II. Most of the Maratha chiefs were united in favour of the young Peshwa and the Maratha leader Nana Phadnavis.

Multiple choice history the marathas anglo-maratha wars the anglo-maratha wars anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

The first Anglo-Maratha war came to an end with the treaty of _____.

  1. Bassein

  2. Madras

  3. Surat

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hyder Ali's growing power and his friendly relations with the French became a matter of concern for the English East India Company. This led to the First Anglo-Mysore War. The Treaty of Madras was signed in 1769. Both the sides agreed to restore places.

Multiple choice history the marathas anglo-maratha wars the anglo-maratha wars anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

The first Anglo-Maratha war came to an end with ______.

  1. The Treaty of Saibai

  2. Treaty of Paris

  3. Treaty of Madras

  4. Treaty of Srirangapatnam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The first Anglo-Maratha war was fought between the British East India Company and Maratha Empire in India. The combined Maratha forces fought with the forces of the British and Raghunath Rao at Wadgaon. The British were badly defeated and this resulted in the signing of the Treaty of Saibai. Under its terms, the Company retained control of Salsette and Broach and promised to support Marathas in case they attack Hyder Ali of Mysore and retake the territories of Carnatic.

Multiple choice history the marathas anglo-maratha wars the anglo-maratha wars anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

Arrange the followings:

A B
a The First Anglo-Maratha War 1 The Treaty of Srirangapatnam
b The Second Anglo-Mysore War 2 The Treaty of Bassein
c The Third Anglo-Mysore War 3 The Treaty of Mangalore
d The Second Anglo-Maratha War 4 The Treaty of Saibai

  1. a - 2, b - 1, c - 4, d - 3

  2. a - 4, b - 3, c - 1, d - 2

  3. a - 1, b - 4, c - 3, d - 2

  4. a - 4, b - 3, c - 2, d - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The First Anglo-Maratha War - 1775-1782 - Ended with The Treaty of Saibai
The Second Anglo-Mysore War - 1780-1784 - Ended with Treaty of Mangalore
The Third Anglo-Mysore War - 1789-1792 -Ended with Treaty of Srirangapatnam
The Second Anglo-Maratha War - 1803-1805 - Ended with Treaty of Bassein
Multiple choice history the marathas anglo-maratha wars the anglo-maratha wars anglo-maratha and anglo-sikh war

The third Anglo-Maratha war took place in _____.

  1. 1817-1818

  2. 1830-31

  3. 1856-57

  4. 1890-91
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The third Anglo-Maratha war was the decisive battle between the Britishers and the Marathas fought in 1817-1818. The war ended with the victory of Britishers,  resulting in the breakup of the Maratha Empire and the loss of Maratha independence. Dominions of the Peshwa Baji Rao II were annexed and made a part of the Bombay presidency.