In which year did the British gain control over Delhi?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1803.
The British gained control over Delhi in 1803. This occurred following the Battle of Delhi (1803), a significant engagement during the Second Anglo-Maratha War. British forces, led by General Gerard Lake, defeated the Marathas, who had previously held control of the city. The subsequent Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon formalized the transfer of territories, including Delhi, to the British East India Company. Although the Mughal Emperor remained in the Red Fort, his authority was reduced to a mere figurehead, and the British effectively assumed control of the city.