Question

describe the Anglo Maratha wars in the shortest and simplest way possible

Answer 1

the first Anglo maratha war was the first of three Anglo maratha war fought between British East India company and Maratha empire in India. The war began with the Treaty of Surat and ended with the Treaty of Salbai

Answer 2

The Anglo–Maratha Wars were a series of three wars that were fought between the Maratha Empire and the English East India Company.  

The first war began with the support of the British to the  Raghunath Rao’s bid for the office of Peshwa of the confederation. This war ended with the treaty of Salabai (May 1782).  

The second Anglo- Maratha war was when  Holkars(leading Maratha clan) defeated Peshwa Baji Rao II.  

The third war was caused by an invasion of the Maratha territories by the British during the course of their operations against a bandit band known as Pindari. During this time, the forces of the Peshwa followed those of the Holker and Bhonsle against the British. This war concluded with the annexation of the Peshwa territories.

Overall these Anglo-Maratha wars established the British supremacy in India.