The Anglo-Maratha Wars ended with the British victory in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Anglo-Maratha Wars ended with the British victory in:
A. 1818
B. 1815
C. 1825
D. 1820
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) ended with the British victory and the complete subjugation of the Maratha Empire. The Peshwa was deposed and British supremacy was established over western India.

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