Q. With reference to the third Battle of Panipat, consider the following statements:
1.The third Battle of Panipat took place between the Marathas and the rulers of Khilji Dynasty.
2.The Marathas lost significant strength after this battle.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The third Battle of Panipat was fought on January 14, 1761, between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire led by Ahmad Shah Durrani (also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali).
Statement 2 is correct. The Marathas lose significant strength after this battle. The defeat at Panipat severely weakened the Maratha Empire militarily and territorially. It resulted in the loss of an estimated 100,000 Maratha soldiers, including prominent leaders.
Source: Forum IAS
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