Q1. What was the immediate cause for the Treaty of Bassein?
- British invasion
- Peshwa’s defeat by Holkar
- Sindhia’s betrayal
- Death of Nana Phadnis
Correct Option: 2. Peshwa’s defeat by Holkar.
Explanation: The Peshwa turned to the British for help after Holkar defeated his army during Diwali in 1802.
Q2. Who defeated the combined armies of Sindhia and Bhonsle at the Battle of Assaye?
- Lord Lake
- Lord Hastings
- Arthur Wellesley
- Cornwallis
Correct Option: 3. Arthur Wellesley.
Explanation: Arthur Wellesley (later Duke of Wellington) led British forces to victory at Assaye in September 1803.
Q3. What was the result of the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–05)?
- Maratha chiefs became subsidiary allies
- Treaty with France
- Total Maratha victory
- Complete British withdrawal
Correct Option: 1. Maratha chiefs became subsidiary allie.
Explanation: After their defeat, Sindhia and Bhonsle accepted subsidiary alliances with the British.
Q4. Which Maratha leader successfully resisted the British using guerrilla tactics?
- Baji Rao II
- Nana Phadnis
- Yeshwant Rao Holkar
- Gaekwad of Baroda
Correct Option: 3. Yeshwant Rao Holkar.
Explanation: Holkar used traditional mobile warfare tactics and fought the British to a standstill.
Q5. What was the Treaty of Rajghat (1806)?
- A treaty with Tipu Sultan
- Treaty between Britain and France
- A treaty with the Nizam
- Peace treaty with Holkar
Correct Option: 4. Peace treaty with Holkar.
Explanation: The Treaty of Rajghat in 1806 ended hostilities between the British and Holkar, restoring most of the territory.