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In which year was the third Battle of Panipat fought?

The correct answer is

1761

The question asks about the year the third Battle of Panipat took place. This was a significant battle in Indian history.

Panipat Battle Year

The third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali, supported by his Indian allies (the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab, the Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud-Daulah, and the Nawab of Rampur).

The battle took place on January 14, 1761, at Panipat, which is now in Haryana, India.

The Afghan forces led by Ahmad Shah Abdali emerged victorious in this battle.

Let's look at the options provided:

  • 1723: This year is not associated with the Third Battle of Panipat.
  • 1747: This year is not associated with the Third Battle of Panipat.
  • 1707: This year is not associated with the Third Battle of Panipat; it marks the death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
  • 1761: This is the year the Third Battle of Panipat was fought.

Therefore, the correct year for the third Battle of Panipat is 1761.

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Important Questions from Maratha Confederacy

  1. Match List - I with List - II taking assistance of the codes given below :

    List - I
    (Treaties with Marathas)
    List - II
    (Years)
    1.Treaty of Saibaia.1782
    2.Treaty of Basseinb.1802
    3.Treaty of Surji Anjangoanc.1803
    4.Treaty of Rajpurghatd.1805
  2. The Treaty of Wadgaon (1779) was signed between ______ and the British.

  3. Which fort is regarded as the first pillar of the Maratha empire?

  4. Which treaty was signed as a result of the Third Anglo-Maratha War between the British and the Holkar chief in 1818?

  5. The Treaty of Purandar, 1665 was signed between __________ and Chhatrapati Shivaji.

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