Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The Second Anglo-Maratha War had shattered the power of the Maratha chiefs, but not their spirit. The loss of their freedom rankled in their hearts. They made a last disper attempt to regain their independence and old ___________ in 1817. The lead in organizing a united front of the Maratha chiefs was taken by the Peshwa who was smarting under the rigid control exercised by the British Resident.

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A. prestige
B. army
C. rebellion
D. infantry