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2nd Maratha War
Summary
| 2nd Maratha War | |
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| 1803-05 | |
| Chronological list of Wars and Campaigns | |
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| East India Company | Maratha Empire |
| Result: British victory | |
| Medals: Army of India Medal 1799-1826 Clasps: Allighur, Battle of Delhi, Assaye, Asseerghur, Laswarree, Argaum, Gawilghur, Defence of Delhi, Battle of Deig, Capture of Deig | |
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| Category: 2nd Maratha War | |
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The British became involved in a power struggle within the Maratha government partly to counter increasing French influence. The Marathas were defeated at a series of battles by Lord Lake and Arthur Wellesley and the Treaties of Deogaon and Anjangaon ceded large areas of territory to the British.
External Link
Maratha Empire Wikipedia
2nd Maratha War 1803-05 Wikipedia