Question

When did Warren Hastings declared the first war against Marathas?

• A. In 1770
• B. In 1772
• C. In 1775
• D. In 1778

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In 1775

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.