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Which one among the following was the result of the First Anglo-Maratha War of 1775–1982

Which one among the following was the result of the First Anglo-Maratha War of 1775–1982

Q. Which one among the following was the result of the First Anglo-Maratha War of 1775–1982?

(a) The British won the war

(b) The Marathas won the war

(c) There was no victory for either side

(d) It helped Haider Ali to gather strength because the British and Marathas were engaged in a mutual war

Ans: (c) There was no victory for either side

Explanation: The result of the First Anglo-Maratha War of 1775-1782 was (c) there was no victory for either side.

The First Anglo-Maratha War was fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire. The war ended inconclusively, with neither side achieving a decisive victory. The Marathas, led by Mahadji Scindia and the Peshwa, put up a strong resistance against the British forces. Although the British gained some territorial gains and signed treaties with certain Maratha chiefs, they were unable to completely subdue the Marathas or establish complete control over their territories. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) there was no victory for either side.

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