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Which of the following opposed British in India vigorously?

AMaratha

BMughal

CRajputana

DSikh

Answer:

A. Maratha

Read Explanation:

  • Marathas opposed British vigorously in India.

  • Maratha were suppressed after three Anglo-Maratha Wars.

  • On the ruins of Mughal Empire, Maratha laid down their foundation and British also took advantage of these circumstances.

  • British lost the first Anglo Maratha war badly and this war ended with the Treaty of Salbai.

  • Lord Wellesley trapped Peshwa in the cage of Subsidiary Alliance in 1802.

  • Lord Hastings installed British supremacy after the devastation of remnant strength of Marathas in 1818.


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