The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between _____.

The correct answer is Marathas and Afghans.Key Points

• The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Marathas and Afghans on January 14, 1761. 
• The Maratha army was led by Sadashivrao Bhau while the Afghan forces were led by Ahmad Shah Durrani.
• The battle was one of the largest and bloodiest fought in the 18th century, with estimates of casualties ranging from 60,000 to 100,000.
• The Marathas suffered a crushing defeat in the battle, leading to the decline of their power and the rise of British influence in India.

Additional Information

• The Mughal Empire had already declined by the time of the Third Battle of Panipat and did not play a significant role in the conflict.
• The Turks were not involved in the battle, as it was fought between the Marathas and Afghans.
• The Mughals were not involved in the battle, as they had lost much of their power by the 18th century and were not a major military force in India.