Multiple choice

Delhi was captured by the Maratha army in 1757 under the leadership of

  1. Balaji Baji Rao

  2. Raghunath Rao

  3. Shahu

  4. Madhavrao

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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the wake of the Afghan withdrawal after Ahmed Shah Abdali's plunder of Delhi in 1756, Delhi was captured by the Maratha army under Raghunath Rao in August 1757 defeating Afghan Garrison in the Battle of Delhi. This laid the foundation for the Maratha conquest of Northwest India.