The Third Battle of Panipat (1761 AD) was fought between the forces of the Maratha Confederacy (under the nominal control of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao) and the invading Afghan forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali. The Marathas suffered a crushing defeat, which severely curtailed their ambitions for pan-Indian dominance and profoundly altered the course of Indian history. Answer is (C) Peshwa Bajirao II and Ahmad Shah Abdali
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The Third Battle of Panipat (1761 AD) was fought between the Maratha Confederacy forces (commanded by Sadashivrao Bhau, on behalf of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao) and the army of the Afghan invader, Ahmad Shah Abdali. Fought over control of North India, the battle resulted in a catastrophic defeat for the Marathas, leading to the loss of thousands of soldiers and key leaders. The battle shattered Maratha military prestige and created a power vacuum in North India, which was eventually exploited by the British.