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Which, among the following, is/are correct about the second Maratha War?

1. The Second Anglo Maratha war duration was 1803-1805.

2. The primary cause of the second Maratha War was that The English attacked the territory of Sindhia in the North.

3. The result of this war was that both of Scindia and Bhosle accepted the Treaty of Bassein and gave their sovereignty to British.

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1 and 2 only

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1 and 3 only

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1 only

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2 & 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is B

1 and 3 only


The primary cause of the second Maratha War was deposed Peshwa Baji Rao II, after being defeated by Holkar, fled to Bassein and sought the help of the English in making him Peshwa.

The result of this war was as follows:

1. In 1803, Aurangabad and Gwalior was taken by British.

2. Bhosle lost Cuttack, Balasore and west of Wardha river.

3. Scindia lost Jaipur, Jodhpur, Gohad, Ahamad Nagar, Bharuch and Ajanta.

4. Both Scindia and Bhosle accepted the Treaty of Bassein and gave their sovereignty to British.


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