Afghan–Maratha War

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The Afghan–Maratha War was fought between the Afghan Empire under Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Maratha Confederacy and the Sikh Confederacy between 1758 and 1761.[1] It took place in north-west India, primarily the region around Delhi and Punjab.[2]. The war was continued by the Rohilla Afghans and Taimur Shah Durrani till 1790.

Afghan–Maratha War
Part of the Indian campaign of Ahmad Shah Durrani
The Third battle of Panipat 13 January 1761.jpg
Third Battle of Panipat, 14 January 1761
Date28 April 1751–10 September 1790
Location
Punjab and region around Delhi
Result Maratha victory:
Belligerents
Afghan Empire Maratha Empire
Sikh Confederacy
Commanders and leaders
  1. Kohn, George C. Dictionary of Wars.
  2. War, Culture and Society in Early Modern South Asia, 1740-1849