Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Battle of Khadki:
  1. It was fought during the Third Anglo-Maratha War in the region known as Aundh (now part of Pune).
  2. The battle marked the decline of Maratha power and the rise of British influence in India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes:
  1. The Battle of Khadki was indeed fought in 1817 during the Third Anglo-Maratha War near Aundh, now part of Pune.
  2. It resulted in a decisive victory for the British East India Company, leading to the decline of Maratha power and solidifying British dominance in India.
Thus, both statements are correct.
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