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Q · Marathas Medium · 45s
In which battle did the Marathas decisively defeat the Nizam of Hyderabad under Baji Rao I?
TopicMarathas
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Test Duration30 min
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The Battle of Palkhed (1728) was a classic cavalry manoeuvre by Baji Rao I, defeating the Nizam.
Final Answer: Option C — Battle of Palkhed