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QWhat was the cause of the decline of the Maratha Empire?

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  • A Internal power struggles and conflicts between the Maratha leaders. ✔ ✖
  • B British colonialism and the expansion of the British Empire in India. ✔ ✖
  • C The loss of territories and resources due to frequent wars and battles. ✔ ✖
  • D Economic decline and a lack of resources and manpower. ✔ ✖
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The decline of the Maratha Empire was largely due to the expansion of British colonialism in India and the growing power of the British East India Company. The Marathas were weakened by frequent wars and conflicts, and their decline was accelerated by the British conquest of Indian territories and resources.

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