Modern Indian History UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

In the third battle of Panipat Marathas were defeated by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Afghans

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Afghans”.

The Marathas were defeated by the Afghan army, led by Ahmad Shah Durrani, in the Third Battle of Panipat on January 14, 1761.

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