Consider the following statements about the Second Maratha War:
1. The Second Maratha War was fought by the East India Company on behalf of the Peshwas, which was supposed to quell Maratha protests against the usurpation of Peshwas.
2. The success of this second Maratha war resulted in a conflict between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the East India Company.
3. British acquisitions were retained in the Ganga-Jamuna doab, but were withdrawn from Central India and Rajasthan.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1
1 and 2
2
1 and 3
3
Only 1
4
Only 3