2nd Maratha War
Summary
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
