UPSC History The Rise of Maratha Question Bank Maratha Kingdom

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    Who led the Marathas at the third battle of Panipat?

    A)  Baji Rao II

    B)  Jaswant Rao Holkar

    C)  Mahadji Sindhia

    D)  Sadashiva Rao Bhau

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Nanasaheb Peshwa was then at the zenith of his power having defeated the Nizam at Udgir. He chose Sadashiv Rao Bhau to lead the Maratha army to Delhi. Both Malhar Rao Holkar and Raghunath Rao had deep knowledge of north India having lived there and fought many battles there but Sadashiv Rao Bhau was totally new to north India.


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