Question
How were the Marathas subdued in a series of wars? Explain.
Solution
The Marathas were subdued in a series of wars:
(i)In the first war that ended in 1782 with the Treaty of Salbai, there was no clear victor.
(i)In the first war that ended in 1782 with the Treaty of Salbai, there was no clear victor.
(ii)The Second AngloMaratha War (1803-05) was fought on different fronts, resulting in the British gaining Orissa and the territories north of the Yamuna river including Agra and Delhi.
(iii)Finally, the Third Anglo-Maratha War of 1817-19 crushed Maratha power. The Peshwa was removed and sent away to Bithur near Kanpur with a pension.
The Company now had complete control over the territories south of the Vindhyas.
(iii)Finally, the Third Anglo-Maratha War of 1817-19 crushed Maratha power. The Peshwa was removed and sent away to Bithur near Kanpur with a pension.
The Company now had complete control over the territories south of the Vindhyas.
