The correct answer is C. 1761 AD.
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought on January 14, 1761, between the Maratha Empire and the invading Afghan army of Ahmad Shah Durrani. The battle took place near the town of Panipat, about 97 kilometers (60 mi) north of Delhi, in the present-day Indian state of Haryana.
The Marathas were led by Sadashivrao Bhau, the Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire. The Afghans were led by Ahmad Shah Durrani, the founder of the Durrani Empire.
The battle was a decisive victory for the Afghans. The Marathas were routed and their leader, Sadashivrao Bhau, was killed. The battle marked the end of the Maratha Empire’s expansionist ambitions and led to the decline of the empire.
The following are the possible answers to the question:
A. 1526 AD: This is the year of the First Battle of Panipat, which was fought between the Mughal Empire and the Lodi dynasty. The Mughals, led by Babur, defeated the Lodis and established the Mughal Empire in India.
B. 1556 AD: This is the year of the Second Battle of Panipat, which was fought between the Mughal Empire and the Afghan Sur dynasty. The Mughals, led by Akbar, defeated the Surs and consolidated their rule over India.
C. 1761 AD: This is the year of the Third Battle of Panipat, which was fought between the Maratha Empire and the Afghan Durrani Empire. The Afghans, led by Ahmad Shah Durrani, defeated the Marathas and marked the end of the Maratha Empire’s expansionist ambitions.
D. 1739 AD: This is the year of the Battle of Karnal, which was fought between the Mughal Empire and the Persian Empire. The Persians, led by Nader Shah, defeated the Mughals and captured the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.