The first Maratha chiefwho accepted the subsidiary alliance of Lord Welleslery was :
Peshwa Baji Rao II
Correct AnswerRaghuji Bhonsle
Incorrect AnswerDaulat Rao Scindia
Incorrect AnswerYashwant Rao Holkar.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- 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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