The catastrophic Third Battle of Panipat (1761 CE) was fought between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan forces led by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The catastrophic Third Battle of Panipat (1761 CE) was fought between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan forces led by:
A. Mahmud of Ghazni
B. Zaman Shah Durrani
C. Nadir Shah
D. Ahmad Shah Abdali
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ahmad Shah Abdali (Durrani) defeated the Maratha army commanded by Sadashivrao Bhau at Panipat in 1761, severely checking Maratha expansion in North India.

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