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Which was the last battle fought between the Marathas and the British East India Company?

A. Battle of Plassey
B. Battle of Buxar
C. Battle of Panipat
D. Third Anglo-Maratha War

Explanation:

The Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818) was the last battle between the Marathas and the British East India Company, leading to Maratha decline. Option "Battle of Plassey" was fought much earlier between the British and the Bengali ruler. Option "Battle of Buxar" secured British power in Bengal. Option "Battle of Panipat" was fought between different forces but not involving the British directly.

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