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In the third battle of Panipat in 1761, _______ along with his allies defeated the Marathas.

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Aurangzeb

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Murshid Quli Khan

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Alivardi Khan

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Ahmad Shah Abdali

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The correct option is D Ahmad Shah Abdali
Balaji Baji Rao, son of Baji Rao became the third Peshwa in 1740. In the third battle of Panipat in 1761 - the king of the Afghans, Ahmad Shah Abdali along with his allies defeated the Marathas. Balaji Baji Rao died in 1761 just after the news of loss reached him.

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