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The Third Battle of Panipath was fought between

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Marathas and Afghans
  2. British and Rohillas
  3. Sikhs and Jats
  4. Pathans and Satnamis

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Marathas and Afghans

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Marathas and Afghans. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761 between the Maratha Empire and the Afghan army led by Ahmad Shah Abdali (also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani). The Marathas, under the leadership of Sadashivrao Bhau, were decisively defeated. This battle is one of the largest and bloodiest fought in the 18th century in Indian history and had far-reaching consequences, weakening the Marathas and paving the way for British expansion.