>> Fullstory Period 1801 - 1825 1802      Treaty of Bassein After being victorious over the Nizam at Kharda, Nana Phadnavis' influence in Poona was enhanced. But soon the Marathas indulged in internal quarrels.         1803-1805      The Second Anglo-Maratha war: The British defeat the Marathas at Assaye: Treaty of Amritsar The Sindhias and the Bhosales could not withstand the pinch of national humiliation. They forgot their internal jealousies and together they challenged the power of the Company.         1814-1816      The Anglo-Gurkha war ; Anglo-French struggles In 1801, the East India Company occupied the Gorakpur district with which the Gurkhas in Tarai became conterminous with the uncertain and ill-defined northern frontier of the British dominions.         1817-1818      The Pindari war The Pindaris usually avoided battles, and plunder was their main object. Under their powerful leaders, Hiru, Buran, Chitu, Wasil Muhammad and Karim Khan, they extended their depredations far and wide.         1817-1819      The last Anglo-Maratha war: Marathas finally crushed by the British When the East India Company followed a policy of non-intervention during the Governorship of Sir George Barlow (1805-1807) and Lord Minto (1807-1813), there was a considerable lull on the Anglo-Maratha front. Search for  in Sify  >> More News Print | Mail | Post your comments | Rate this Feature