Which one among the following was not one of the causes of the Third Anglo-Maratha War

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Which one among the following was not one of the causes of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

1. The Maratha Chiefs, particularly the Peshwa desired to throw off the restrictions imposed on them by the treaties with the English
2. The determination of the English to give a finishing blow to the Maratha power
3. The Pindari designs to seek support from the Marathas to drive the English away from India
4. The attack of Peshwa Baji Rao on the residency at Khirki

Answer

The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) was the final conflict between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire.

The correct option is D.