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Who defeated the Marathas in the third battle of Panipat?

  1. The British

  2. The Afghans

  3. The Mughals

  4. The Rajputs
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between the Maratha Empire and the Afghan forces led by Ahmad Shah Durrani (Abdali). The Afghans won decisively, halting Maratha expansion in North India. The British were not yet a major power at Panipat, the Mughal Empire was in decline, and the Rajputs were not involved in this battle.

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