Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Who defeated Marathas in the 3rd battle of Panipat?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Afghans

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Afghans”.
In 1761, the Marathas were defeated by the Afghan army led by Ahmad Shah Abdali, the then-ruler of the Afghans, in the third Battle of Panipat.

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