Which of the following Anglo - Maratha wars resulted in merging the Peshwas' territories with the Bombay Presidency?

The correct answer is Third.Key Points

• The Anglo-Maratha War that resulted in merging the Peshwas' territories with the Bombay Presidency was the Third Anglo-Maratha War.
• This war took place between 1817 and 1819 and was fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire.
• The British won the war and as a result, the Peshwas' territories, which included Pune, were annexed by the British and merged with the Bombay Presidency.
• This war was significant in the history of India as it marked the end of the Maratha Empire's power and paved the way for British dominance in India.

Additional Information

• The First Anglo-Maratha War took place between 1775 and 1782 and was fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire.
  • The British were unable to defeat the Marathas and the war ended with the Treaty of Salbai.
• The Second Anglo-Maratha War took place between 1803 and 1805 and was fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire.
  • The British won the war and as a result, the Marathas lost a significant amount of territory.
• The third Anglo-Maratha War took place between 1817 and 1819 and was fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire.
  • The British were successful in defeating the Marathas and the war ended with the Treaty of Mandsaur.