History of India, 1761 AD, Third battle of Panipat ended the expansion of Maratha Empire

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761 between the Maratha Empire and an Afghan army led by Ahmad Shah Abdali.

The battle was fought on the banks of the Panipat River, located in present-day Haryana, India.

The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha army and the Peshwa.

The Maratha Empire had been expanding rapidly and had successfully established itself as a regional power in Northern India.

The Marathas appeared to be winning the battle, but a surprise attack by Abdali's cavalry led to the defeat of the Marathas.

The defeat of the Marathas at the Third Battle of Panipat marked the end of their expansion in North India and their decline as a regional power.

The Third Battle of Panipat was a major turning point in Indian history, as it marked the end of the Maratha Empire's dominance in North India.

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