Who was the British Governor-General, who inflicted a decisive defeat on the

Q. Who was the British Governor-General, who inflicted a decisive defeat on the Maratha confederation?

(a) Warren Hastings

(b) Lord Wellesley

(c) Lord Hastings

(d) Lord Minto

Ans: (a) Warren Hastings

Explanation: Warren Hastings was the Governor-General of British India at that time. The British Forces were ultimately defeated in the series of battles that took place during the period between 1775 and 1882.