Q. The three wars between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire are referred to as the great Maratha Wars or the Anglo-Maratha Wars. Consider the following statements:

1. The British wanted control of entire territories dominated by Maratha chieftains.
2. The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) came about because of conflict between the British and the Pindaris.
3. In 1813, Lord Amherst, Governor General forced several imposing measures against the Marathas.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Notes: The British wanted control of the southern territories dominated by Maratha chieftains. The three wars covered a span of almost four decades. The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) came about because of conflict between the British and the Pindaris. The British suspected that the Marathas were providing help to the Pindaris, who were mercenaries fighting for the Marathas. In 1813, Lord Hastings, Governor General forced several imposing measures against the Marathas.