The Battle of Panipat
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>They retook Delhi ten years later under Peshwa Madhavrao.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Durrani do after the battle of Panipat?

    <p>He reinstated Mughal Shah Alam II as the Emperor at Delhi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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