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What was the immediate effect of the battle of Panipat?
What was the immediate effect of the battle of Panipat?
- The Afghan army massacred thousands of Maratha soldiers and civilians. (correct)
- The Maratha prisoners were taken to Delhi.
- The Peshwa Balaji Bajirao led a successful counterattack.
- The Maratha army retreated to Pune.
Who were among those killed in the battle of Panipat?
Who were among those killed in the battle of Panipat?
- Maratha prisoners and civilians
- Peshwa Madhavrao
- Sadashivrao Bhau and the Peshwa’s son Vishwasrao (correct)
- Durrani and Shah Alam II
What happened to the vanquished women and children after the battle?
What happened to the vanquished women and children after the battle?
- They were given refuge in Delhi.
- They were released unharmed.
- They were integrated into the Afghan army.
- They were taken as slaves to Afghan camps. (correct)
How did the Marathas recover from the battle of Panipat?
How did the Marathas recover from the battle of Panipat?
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What did Durrani do after the battle of Panipat?
What did Durrani do after the battle of Panipat?
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