In the third battle of Panipat Marathas were defeated by

 Q. In the third battle of Panipat Marathas were defeated by

(a) Mughals

(b) Afghans

(c) English

(d) Ruhellas

Ans: (b) Afghans

Explanation: In the third Battle of Panipat, which took place on January 14, 1761, the Marathas were defeated by the Afghans. The Afghan forces, led by Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, emerged victorious in this battle. The defeat of the Marathas had significant consequences for their empire and marked a turning point in the power dynamics of North India during that time.