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Question

Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

  1. Hector Munro – Battle of Buxar
  2. Lord Hastings – Anglo Nepal War
  3. Lord Wellesley – Fourth Anglo Mysore War
  4. Lord Cornwallis – Third Anglo Maratha War

Answer:

Option D: Lord Cornwallis – Third Anglo Maratha War

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lord Cornwallis – Third Anglo Maratha War ”.

Historical Figure Associated Event
Hector Munro Battle of Buxar
Lord Hastings Anglo-Nepal War
Lord Wellesley Fourth Anglo-Mysore War
Lord Hastings Third Anglo-Maratha War