Anglo-Maratha Wars

Anglo-Maratha Wars The first, second, and third Anglo-Maratha wars were fought between the army of the British East India Company, which after 1757 was de facto ruler of Bengal and of other provinces in North East India, and the MARATHA EMPIRE, or confederacy, in the south of India. The Moghul Empire was already effectively under … Read more

First Anglo-Maratha War(1775-82)

The First Anglo-Maratha War: A Clash of Empires in 18th Century India The First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782) marked a pivotal moment in the history of India, setting the stage for a long and complex relationship between the British East India Company and the Maratha Confederacy. This conflict, fueled by a combination of political ambition, economic … Read more