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Q: In which year was the Third Battle of Panipat fought?
  • A. 1756
  • B. 1761
  • C. 1576
  • D. 1764
Correct Answer: Option B - The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761 between Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Durrani (also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali) and the Marathas. Sadashivrao Bhau and Vishwas Rao lead the battle from Marathas and whereas Ahmad Shah Abdali along with Shuja ud daula (Awadh), Najeeb ud daula (Ruhelkhand), Hafiz Rehmat Khan, Dundi Khan and Saad Ullah Khan from Afghans. This battle was won by Ahmad Shah Durrani and Maratha's were decimated.
B. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761 between Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Durrani (also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali) and the Marathas. Sadashivrao Bhau and Vishwas Rao lead the battle from Marathas and whereas Ahmad Shah Abdali along with Shuja ud daula (Awadh), Najeeb ud daula (Ruhelkhand), Hafiz Rehmat Khan, Dundi Khan and Saad Ullah Khan from Afghans. This battle was won by Ahmad Shah Durrani and Maratha's were decimated.

Explanations:

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on 14 January 1761 between Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Durrani (also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali) and the Marathas. Sadashivrao Bhau and Vishwas Rao lead the battle from Marathas and whereas Ahmad Shah Abdali along with Shuja ud daula (Awadh), Najeeb ud daula (Ruhelkhand), Hafiz Rehmat Khan, Dundi Khan and Saad Ullah Khan from Afghans. This battle was won by Ahmad Shah Durrani and Maratha's were decimated.