Who defeated the Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat?
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Who defeated the Marathas in the Third Battle of Panipat?
✓ Correct answer: b) Ahmad Shah Abdali
ExplanationThe Third Battle of Panipat occurred on 14 January 1761 at Panipat, about 60 miles (95.5 km) north of Delhi.It was fought between a northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and a coalition of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali, with two Indian Muslim allies—the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab and Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Oudh.The battle is considered one of the largest fought in the 18th century and has perhaps the largest number of fatalities in a single day reported in a classic formation battle between two armies.This battle resulted in the defeat of the Marathas.Hence, the correct answer is Option B.
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