What led to the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761?
Maratha Empire's decline
A personal vendetta
Invasions by Ahmed Shah Abdali
A strategic alliance
Answer
Invasions by Ahmed Shah Abdali led to the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761. These invasions were part of a larger struggle between the Marathas and the Afghans for control of the Indian subcontinent. The battle took place near Panipat, India, on January 14, 1761, and resulted in a decisive victory for the Afghans.
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