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Who were the key allies supporting the Afghans in the Third Battle of Panipat?
Who were the key allies supporting the Afghans in the Third Battle of Panipat?
What were the primary military forces pitted against each other in the Third Battle of Panipat?
What were the primary military forces pitted against each other in the Third Battle of Panipat?
Who led the Maratha army in the Third Battle of Panipat?
Who led the Maratha army in the Third Battle of Panipat?
Where did the bulk of the Maratha army station before the Third Battle of Panipat?
Where did the bulk of the Maratha army station before the Third Battle of Panipat?
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How many troops were involved in the Third Battle of Panipat?
How many troops were involved in the Third Battle of Panipat?
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The Third Battle of Panipat
- The key allies supporting the Afghans in the Third Battle of Panipat were the Rohillas and the Najibabad contingent.
- The primary military forces pitted against each other in the Third Battle of Panipat were the Afghan Durrani Empire and the Maratha Empire.
- The Maratha army was led by Sadashiv Rao Bhau in the Third Battle of Panipat.
- The bulk of the Maratha army stationed before the Third Battle of Panipat was at Kunjpura, a small town in modern-day Haryana, India.
- The Third Battle of Panipat involved approximately 125,000 troops, with 40,000 Afghan soldiers and 85,000 Maratha soldiers.
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Test your knowledge of Indian history with this quiz on the Third Battle of Panipat. Learn about the clash between the Maratha Confederacy and the Durrani Empire, the key players, and the impact of this significant battle.
