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The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between:

  1. Mughals and Marathas
  2. Marathas and Afghans (Ahmad Shah Abdali)
  3. Mughals and Afghans
  4. Sikhs and Mughals

Answer:

Option B: Marathas and Afghans (Ahmad Shah Abdali)

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Marathas and Afghans (Ahmad Shah Abdali)”.

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan army of Ahmad Shah Abdali.