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In which year did the British gain control of Delhi after defeating the Marathas?

  1. A
    1857
  2. B
    1764
  3. C
    1803
  4. D
    1833

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The British forces led by General Gerard Lake defeated the Marathas (under Daulat Rao Scindia's army) in the Battle of Delhi in September 1803 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War. Following this victory, the British East India Company gained control over the imperial city of Delhi.

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In which year did the British gain control of Delhi after defeating the Marathas?
A
1857
B
1764
C
1803
D
1833

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