Question

In which year did the British gain control of Delhi after defeating the Marathas?
1. 1857
2. 1764
3. 1803
4. 1833

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1803

The correct answer is 1803.

• The Battle of Delhi was fought on 11^th September 1803.
• The British troops were under the leadership of General Lake, and Marathas of Scindia’s army were under General Louis Bourquin.
• The battle was fought at Patparganj across the Yamuna River.
• The British gained control of Delhi after defeating the Marathas in 1803.
• Even though the British captured Delhi the capital of British India was at Calcutta.
• The Mughal emperor was allowed to continue living in the palace complex in the Red Fort.
• The modern city(present Delhi) developed only after 1911 when Delhi became the capital of British India.
• The period from 1830 to 1857 referred to as the period of the Delhi renaissance.