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The first Maratha chiefwho accepted the subsidiary alliance of Lord Welleslery was :

Peshwa Baji Rao II

Raghuji Bhonsle

Daulat Rao Scindia

Yashwant Rao Holkar.

- Peshwa Baji Rao II:

- Correct Answer

- He was the first Maratha chief to accept the Subsidiary Alliance in 1802.

- This happened under the Treaty of Bassein, marking a significant moment in British-Maratha relations.

- Raghuji Bhonsle:

- He was the leader of the Nagpur Bhonsles.

- Did not initially accept the Subsidiary Alliance pushed by the British.

- Daulat Rao Scindia:

- A powerful Maratha chief who ruled Gwalior.

- Eventually came under British influence but not the first to accept the alliance.

- Yashwant Rao Holkar:

- One of the most formidable Maratha chiefs.

- Strongly resisted British dominance during the early encounters.