Third Anglo-Maratha war is also known as Pindari war. It was fought between Maratha empire and British East India company from 1817 to 1818. The war left the company in control of most of India. It began with a invasion of Maratha territory by British East India Company troops, which led by Governor General Hastings. Company started operation against the Pindaris. Company won the war and acquired large chunks of territory from the Maratha empire.