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Q · Marathas Medium · 45s
Who among the following Maratha leaders was defeated at the Third Battle of Panipat?
TopicMarathas
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Test Duration30 min
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Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb) was the Peshwa at the time; his cousin Sadashiv Rao Bhau led the Maratha army and was defeated by Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1761.
Final Answer: Option C — Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb)