How many Anglo-Maratha Wars were there?

There were three Anglo-Maratha Wars between the East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy: 1775-82, 1803-05, and 1817-19.

Who won the First Anglo-Maratha War?

The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-82) ended in a stalemate between the East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy.

Who won the second Anglo-Maratha War?

The East India Company won the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-05).

Who won the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

The East India Company won the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-19) and dissolved the Maratha Confederacy.

Why did the East India Company win the Anglo-Maratha Wars?

The East India Company won the Anglo-Maratha Wars (1775-1819) because of its superior resources and the lack of unity amongst the Maratha princes.

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The three Anglo-Maratha Wars (1775-1819) were fought between the Maratha Confederacy of India (aka the Mahrattas, 1674-1818) and the British East India Company (EIC). The Maratha Hindu princes were rarely unified, and so the EIC steadily reduced their power through a blend of diplomacy and warfare, which led to ultimate victory and the dissolving of the confederacy.

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