1805 in India

The year 1805 in India was marked by significant political and social developments against the backdrop of British colonial expansion. Following the conclusion of the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–1805), the British East India Company continued to consolidate its power in central and western India, acquiring substantial territories and establishing British suzerainty over various princely states. The Treaty of Deogaon, signed in December 1805, formalized British control over regions previously held by the Marathas. Meanwhile, local resistance against British rule was simmering, exemplified by uprisings in various regions. The year also witnessed cultural exchanges, with developments in art, literature, and the burgeoning influence of Western education.