Which of the following statement is/are correct? Abdali's forces outnumbered the Maratha forces. The Maratha policy prevailed in the Maratha camp as the road to Delhi was cutoff. The Maratha policy of indiscriminate plunder has estranged both Muslim and Hindu powers like Jats and Rajputs. Maratha dream of an all India empire was irrevocable lost. Select the correct code from below.
Which of the following statement is/are correct? Abdali's forces outnumbered the Maratha forces. The Maratha policy prevailed in the Maratha camp as the road to Delhi was cutoff. The Maratha policy of indiscriminate plunder has estranged both Muslim and Hindu powers like Jats and Rajputs. Maratha dream of an all India empire was irrevocable lost. Select the correct code from below. Correct Answer All of the above are correct
The correct answer is option 4, i.e, All of the above are correct.
- Causes for Maratha defeat in Third Battle of Panipat:
- Abdali's forces outnumbered the Maratha forces.
- The Maratha policy prevailed in the Maratha camp as the road to Delhi was cutoff.
- The Maratha policy of indiscriminate plunder has estranged both Muslim and Hindu powers like Jats and Rajputs.
- Mutual jealousies of the Maratha commanders considerable weakened their side.
- Abdali's forces were better organised and also better equipped.
- Use of swivel guns mounted on camels caused havoc in the Maratha forces.
- Political significance of Third Battle of Panipat:
- Maratha dream of an all India empire was irrevocable lost.
- It lowered Maratha prestige in the Indian political world.
- It cleared the way for the rise of British Empire in India.
- By the death of great Maratha captains, path was opened for the guilty ambitions of Raghunath Rao.
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Feb 20, 2025