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

Ancient and Medieval History (Easy) Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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.

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