Consider the following statements with reference to the Third battle of Panipat 1 It was fought betw...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

Download Solution PDF

Consider the following statements with reference to the Third battle of Panipat

1. It was fought between Nadir Shah and the Marathas

2. Nadir Shah’s troops were defeated by the Marathas

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

The Third Battle of Panipat fought on January 14, 1761 between the Marathas and forces of the Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Abdali and his allies.
The battle started in the wee hours on January 14, 1761. Towards the start of the battle the Marathas pushed back the Rohillas, who were on the Afghan side. But the tide of the battle soon turned against the Marathas and by the end of the day they were killed, taken prisoner or fled.
Marathas lacked effective leadership and did not possess enough experience with the guns. They relied heavily on the Cavalry. This battle crushed the Maratha dream of ruling over the whole of India.