9 Questions
Which city was the main center of British presence in western India during the Maratha-British conflicts?
Mumbai
Who approached the British for help in Maratha politics after the death of Peshwa Madhavrao?
Raghunathrao
How many wars were fought between the Marathas and the British during 1774 to 1818?
Three
Which treaty marked the end of the first Anglo-Maratha war?
Treaty of Salbai
Which British Governor General signed the Subsidiary Alliance with Indian rulers in 1798?
Lord Wellesley
Under the Subsidiary Alliance, what did Indian rulers have to do in terms of the British army?
Maintain the British army in their court
What did Indian rulers have to pay to the British company under the Subsidiary Alliance?
Territory
What restriction did the Subsidiary Alliance impose on Indian rulers in terms of alliances and wars?
They could only have alliances with the British
What did Indian rulers have to accept in their state under the Subsidiary Alliance?
A British resident
Test your knowledge about the British and Marathas in western India with this quiz. Explore the historical events that led to the British involvement in Maratha politics and the three wars that took place between 1774 and 1818. Challenge yourself and uncover the complexities of this significant period in Indian history.
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