How did Shah Alam II regain his throne after deposal?
A successful war
Support from the general populace
Assistance from the Marathas
Foreign intervention
Answer
Shah Alam II regained his throne after deposal with the assistance of the Marathas. The Marathas, under the leadership of Mahadji Scindia, marched into Delhi in 1785 and drove out the British. Shah Alam II was restored to the throne and agreed to pay the Marathas an annual tribute.
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