Multiple choice

Which of the following battles heralded the era of disintegration of the Maratha Empire and the rise of the British influence in India?

  1. Battle of Karnal

  2. Battle of Buxar

  3. Third Battle of Panipat

  4. Battle of Khanwa
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Explanation

The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) between Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas was a devastating defeat that severely weakened the Maratha Empire. The loss of leadership, resources, and prestige created a power vacuum that the British gradually filled, accelerating their rise in India.

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