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Question

Who defeated Marathas in the 3rd battle of Panipat?

  1. Afghans
  2. Britisher
  3. Mughals
  4. Rohillas

Answer:

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.