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The third battle of Panipat was between the

  1. Afghans and the Marathas

  2. Afghans and the Sikhs

  3. Marathas and the Mughals under Shah Alam II

  4. None of the above
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The Third Battle of Panipat, fought in 1761, was between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire (Afghans) led by Ahmad Shah Durrani. The Marathas suffered a crushing defeat in this battle. The Afghans were victorious, which significantly weakened Maratha power in northern India.

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