War with the Marathas

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What was the outcome of the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 for the Marathas?

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The Marathas' dream of ruling from Delhi was shattered.

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Who were the two famous Maratha soldiers and statesmen of the late eighteenth century?

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Mahadji Sindhia and Nana Phadnis.

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What was the result of the first Anglo-Maratha War that ended in 1782?

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There was no clear victor.

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What territories did the British gain as a result of the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–05)?

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Orissa and the territories north of the Yamuna river including Agra and Delhi.

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What was the outcome of the Third Anglo-Maratha War of 1817–19?

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The Maratha power came to an end, and the Peshwa was removed and sent to Bithur with a pension.

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What policy did Lord Hastings initiate during his governorship from 1813 to 1823?

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A new policy of 'paramountcy'.

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What did the Company claim with the policy of paramountcy?

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The Company's authority was paramount or supreme, greater than that of Indian states.

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Who led the anti-British resistance movement in Kitoor?

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Rani Channamma.

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What happened to Rani Channamma after she led the resistance?

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She was arrested in 1824 and died in prison in 1829.

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Who continued the resistance after Rani Channamma?

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Rayanna, a poor chowkidar of Sangoli in Kitoor.