With reference to the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817-1818), consider the following statements: 1. The war was triggered by the British campaign against the Pindaris, whom the Maratha chiefs secretly supported. 2. Peshwa Baji Rao II's forces were decisively defeated at the Battles of Khadki and Koregaon. 3. Following the war, the British created the small principality of Satara from the Peshwa's territory and placed a descendant of Shivaji on the throne. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

• A: 1 and 2 only
• B: 1, 2 and 3
• C: 2 and 3 only
• D: 1 and 3 only

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