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What was the primary strategic goal of the British in the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
What was the primary strategic goal of the British in the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
- To dismantle the Maratha confederacy (correct)
- To establish a free trade agreement
- To promote Maratha independence
- To form an alliance with Maratha rulers
Which outcome resulted from the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
Which outcome resulted from the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
- The dissolution of the Peshwa's power (correct)
- The establishment of Maratha dominance in India
- The restoration of the Maratha Confederacy
- The unification of all Indian states
How did the Anglo-Maratha Wars affect the socio-political landscape of India?
How did the Anglo-Maratha Wars affect the socio-political landscape of India?
- They resulted in the dismantling of British control
- They solidified British control over the region (correct)
- They led to increased autonomy for Indian states
- They created new democratic governments
What was a significant consequence for the Maratha Confederacy following the wars?
What was a significant consequence for the Maratha Confederacy following the wars?
Who played a crucial role in the outcome of the Anglo-Maratha conflicts?
Who played a crucial role in the outcome of the Anglo-Maratha conflicts?
What was a major factor that contributed to the outcome of the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
What was a major factor that contributed to the outcome of the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
What was the primary influence behind the initiation of the First Anglo-Maratha War?
What was the primary influence behind the initiation of the First Anglo-Maratha War?
Which treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Maratha War?
Which treaty marked the end of the First Anglo-Maratha War?
What was a key outcome of the Second Anglo-Maratha War?
What was a key outcome of the Second Anglo-Maratha War?
Who was a notable British general during the Second Anglo-Maratha War?
Who was a notable British general during the Second Anglo-Maratha War?
Which event marked the British dominance culminating from the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
Which event marked the British dominance culminating from the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
What characterized the Third Anglo-Maratha War?
What characterized the Third Anglo-Maratha War?
What major advantage did the British have during the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
What major advantage did the British have during the Anglo-Maratha Wars?
Flashcards
Anglo-Maratha Wars
Anglo-Maratha Wars
A series of three conflicts fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy from 1775 to 1818.
Maratha Confederacy
Maratha Confederacy
A group of Indian princely states that were powerful but weakened by internal strife and conflicts.
Treaty of Salbai
Treaty of Salbai
The treaty that ended the First Anglo-Maratha War in 1782, giving the British an advantage and preserving their interests.
British territorial expansion
British territorial expansion
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Arthur Wellesley
Arthur Wellesley
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Maratha internal strife
Maratha internal strife
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Third Anglo-Maratha War
Third Anglo-Maratha War
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British strategies
British strategies
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British Strategy in the Anglo-Maratha Wars
British Strategy in the Anglo-Maratha Wars
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Impact of the Anglo-Maratha Wars on British Power
Impact of the Anglo-Maratha Wars on British Power
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Impact of the Anglo-Maratha Wars on the Maratha Confederacy
Impact of the Anglo-Maratha Wars on the Maratha Confederacy
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Legacy of the Anglo-Maratha Wars
Legacy of the Anglo-Maratha Wars
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Study Notes
Anglo-Maratha Wars: Overview
- The Anglo-Maratha Wars were a series of three conflicts (1775-1818) between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy, a group of Indian princely states.
- These conflicts significantly shaped India's political landscape, leading to British East India Company dominance.
- The wars arose from power struggles, territorial ambitions, and resource control. The Maratha Confederacy, while powerful, was internally divided by conflicts and rivalries.
- Alliances shifted and betrayals occurred as various Maratha factions and rulers sought to defend their interests and counter British influence.
First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782)
- Triggered by the British East India Company's expansionist policies.
- The conflict began with disputes over Deccan Plateau territories.
- The British faced coordination challenges due to internal disagreements and competing objectives.
- The war weakened some Maratha chieftains, strengthening their rivals and creating instability within the Confederacy, aiding British aims.
- The Treaty of Salbai (1782) concluded the war, favoring British interests.
Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805)
- The British exploited internal divisions within the Maratha Confederacy.
- The war was triggered by the Maratha Peshwa's expansionist policies and concerns about certain Maratha chieftains' threats to British interests.
- British military superiority, strategic alliances, and manipulation of internal conflicts resulted in Maratha defeats.
- Key battles involved British General Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington).
- The war's outcome saw significant British territorial gains and further control over the fractured Maratha Empire.
Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818)
- This final conflict represented the culmination of British expansion and the weakened Maratha Confederacy.
- The British strategically initiated the war using various justifications to target individual Maratha rulers and factions, dismantling the Confederacy.
- Decisive British victories led to the complete disintegration of the Maratha Confederacy, with their territories added to British India.
- The dissolution of the Peshwa's power marked the full subjugation of the Maratha states by the British.
Key Figures in the Anglo-Maratha Wars
- Leaders from both sides significantly influenced the wars' course and outcomes.
- Key British and Maratha military and political figures shaped the conflicts.
Impact of the Anglo-Maratha Wars
- The British emerged as the dominant power in India.
- The wars led to territorial gains and solidified the British East India Company's control over the Indian subcontinent.
- The wars significantly altered the balance of power in India.
- These conflicts profoundly impacted the Maratha Confederacy's social, economic, and political structures.
- The demise of the Confederacy prepared the way for British colonization.
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