History · Maratha Empire History
Given below are two statements: Assertion A: The Marathas were unable to establish their dominance over large parts of India because they failed to secure control over vital trade routes and ports required to sustain their expansive empire. Reason R: The overarching decline of the Maratha Empire was rooted in its lack of an All-India vision, characterized by a fragmented confederacy focused on plunder-based expansion, and a systemic failure to modernize their military beyond traditional cavalry warfare against British artillery. In light of the statements, choose the correct answer:
- 1A is not correct but R is correct✓
- 2A is correct but R is not correct
- 3Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- 4Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
Correct answer
A is not correct but R is correct
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