History of India, 1803 AD, Second Anglo-Maratha War

The Second Anglo-Maratha War was fought between the Maratha Confederacy and the British East India Company in 1803 AD.

It was fought over the control of territories in central and western India.

The war lasted from 1803 to 1805 and resulted in a decisive victory for the British East India Company.

The British signed a treaty known as the Treaty of Bassein with the Maratha Confederacy in December 1802, which marked the beginning of the war.

The war saw several battles fought between the Marathas and the British, with the Marathas suffering heavy losses.

The British also captured several important Maratha territories, including the cities of Pune and Ahmednagar.

The war also saw the British gain control of the Deccan Plateau, an important strategic area for the British.

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