Question: who was defeated in the third battle of panipat
Answer: The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761 at Panipat , about 60 miles ( 97 km ) north of Delhi , between a northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and invading forces of the King of Afghanistan , Ahmad Shah Abdali , supported by two Indian allies -- the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab , and Shuja - ud - Daula , the Nawab of Awadh .