Maratha Empire | MCQs

Explanation

The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761

This battle was fought at Panipat Delhi India

It was fought between the:

•  Maratha Empire (led by Sadashivrao Bhau)
  
• Afghan army (of Ahmad Shah Durrani)
  

Result: Durrani victory

Additional information:

1st battle of Panipat: 1526

2nd battle of Panipat: 1556

Explanation

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between Ahmad Shah Abdali & Marathas on 14 January 1761

In the third battle of Panipat, the Marathas were defeated by the Afghans.

Ahmad Shah Durrani and his coalition restore the Mughal Empire to Shah Alam II.

60,000–70,000 were killed in fighting

Explanation

The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761

This battle was fought at Panipat Delhi India

It was fought between the:

•  Maratha Empire (led by Sadashivrao Bhau)
  
• Afghan army (of Ahmad Shah Durrani)
  

Result: Durrani victory

Additional information:

1st battle of Panipat: 1526

2nd battle of Panipat: 1556

Explanation

The Peshwa dynasty of Marathas was founded by Balaji Vishwanath,

He was the father of Baji Rao I. 

He is considered the founder because his son, Baji Rao I, inherited the position of Peshwa after his death and expanded the Maratha empire. 

Explanation

Afghans defeated Marhathas in the 3rd battle of Panipat. 

1st battle of Panipat: 1526

2nd battle of Panipat: 1556

3rd battle of Panipat: 1761