Assertion (A) After the decline of the Mughal rule, the Marathas emerged as the most capable country power in India. Reason (R) The clear concept of united India was first made by the Marathas.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R and R is not the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is right but R is wrong
• D. A is wrong but R is right