Which one among the following was not one of the causes of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

Options

A. The Maratha Chiefs, particularly the Peshwa desired to throw off the restrictions imposed on them by the treaties with English
B. The determination of the English to give a finishing blow to the Maratha power
C. The Pindari designs to seek support from the Marathas to drive the English away from India
D. The attack of Peshwa Baji Rao on the residency at Khirki

Answer

C

Explanation

The Pindaris were dispersed throughout the Maratha States and were countenanced and protected by the Maratha chiefs to whom they acted as agents for supplying all the commissariat required by their armies. They were composed of different tribes who congregated solely for purposes of plunder. They came into existence during the 18th century when the Mughal Empire was breaking up. The Pindaris were loosely organized under self-chosen leaders, and each group was usually attached to one or other of the Maratha leaders. Their main characteristics was that they received no pay, but rather purchased the privilege of plundering on their own account.