The British and Marathas in Western India
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Which city was the main center of British presence in western India during the Maratha-British conflicts?

  • Mumbai (correct)
  • Chennai
  • Kolkata
  • Delhi
  • Who approached the British for help in Maratha politics after the death of Peshwa Madhavrao?

  • Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath
  • Peshwa Madhavrao
  • Raghunathrao (correct)
  • Peshwa Bajirao
  • How many wars were fought between the Marathas and the British during 1774 to 1818?

  • Three (correct)
  • Two
  • Four
  • One
  • Which treaty marked the end of the first Anglo-Maratha war?

    <p>Treaty of Salbai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which British Governor General signed the Subsidiary Alliance with Indian rulers in 1798?

    <p>Lord Wellesley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Subsidiary Alliance, what did Indian rulers have to do in terms of the British army?

    <p>Maintain the British army in their court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Indian rulers have to pay to the British company under the Subsidiary Alliance?

    <p>Territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What restriction did the Subsidiary Alliance impose on Indian rulers in terms of alliances and wars?

    <p>They could only have alliances with the British</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Indian rulers have to accept in their state under the Subsidiary Alliance?

    <p>A British resident</p> Signup and view all the answers

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