In the year _________, the Maratha Empire ceased to exist with the surrender of the Marathas to the British, ending the Third
Anglo-Maratha War.
This questions was previously asked in
SSC CGL 12 June 2019 Shift-1
Explanation:
- The Maratha Empire was a powerful Indian state in the 17th and 18th centuries. Over time, it came into conflict with the British Empire.
- Option 1: 1818: This is the year the Maratha Empire ceased to exist after the Third Anglo-Maratha War, which ended with their surrender to the British.
- Option 2: 1792: This year relates to events from the Anglo-Mysore wars, not the Maratha campaigns.
- Option 3: 1811: This year holds no significant event regarding the Maratha Empire’s decline or the Anglo-Maratha Wars.
- Option 4: 1806: This year is unrelated to the conclusion of the Anglo-Maratha Wars.
The year 1818 is indeed the correct answer as it marks the end of the Maratha Empire.
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By: santosh