History & Civics
When and between whom was the Third Battle of Panipat fought? What were its results?
Answer
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and the Afghan General Ahmed Shah Abdali in 1761. The Marathas suffered a crushing defeat, which ended their dream of establishing an all-India empire. Their defeat also provided the English East India Company an opportunity to consolidate power in India.
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