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

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

A. Nadir Shah

B. Mahmud of Ghazni

C. Zaman Shah Durrani

D. Ahmad Shah Abdali

Answer: Option D

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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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