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The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) ultimately resulted in:

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The restoration of the Mughal Emperor's power
  2. The abolition of the Peshwaship and British annexation of Maratha territories
  3. The signing of the Treaty of Salbai
  4. A Subsidiary Alliance accepted by all Maratha chiefs

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The abolition of the Peshwaship and British annexation of Maratha territories

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) The abolition of the Peshwaship and British annexation of Maratha territories šŸ“š Explanation: The Third Anglo-Maratha War was the final and decisive conflict between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire. British forces comprehensively defeated the Peshwa, Holkar, and Bhonsle armies. As a direct result, the office of the Peshwa was permanently abolished, and his territories were absorbed into the Bombay Presidency.