The 'Peshwa' Baji Rao II was defeated by the British in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Peshwa' Baji Rao II was defeated by the British in:

A. First Anglo-Maratha War

B. Battle of Plassey

C. Third Anglo-Maratha War

D. Second Anglo-Maratha War

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Baji Rao II was defeated in the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818).

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