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[#196] The Maratha Resurrection was the period between the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 and capture of Najibabad in _____
Correct Answer
(B) 1772
Explanation
Solution: The Maratha Resurrection was the period between the Third Battle of Panipat on 14 th January 1761 and capture of Najibabad in 1772. In the Third Battle of Panipat, the Maratha Empire suffered a serious blow at the hands of the Muslim alliance of the Durrani Empire, Mughal Empire, under Prince Ali Gohar.
[#197] When the third battle of Panipat was fought between Maratha and Afghan army
Correct Answer
(A) 1761
Explanation
Solution: The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 th January 1761, at Panipat, about 60 miles north of Delhi between a northern expeditionary force of the Maratha Empire and a coalition of the King of Afghanistan, Ahmad Shah Durrani with two Indian Muslim allies the Rohilla Afghans of the Doab and Shuja-ud-Daula.
[#198] The Treaty of Bassein was signed in the year
Correct Answer
(B) 1802
Explanation
Solution: The Treaty of Bassein was signed in 1802. Treaty of Bassein, pact between Baji Rao II, the Maratha peshwa of Poona in India, and the British. It was a decisive step in the breakup of the Maratha confederacy.
[#199] Mumbai Samachar was first published in the year
Correct Answer
(C) 1822
Explanation
Solution: Mumbai Samachar was first published in 1822. The Bombay Samachar, now Mumbai Samachar, is the oldest continuously published newspaper in India. Established in 1822 by Fardunjee Marzban, it is published in Gujarati and English.
[#200] How many Municipal Corporations are in Maharashtra?
Correct Answer
(B) 23 Municipal Corporation
Explanation
Solution: There are 23 Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra State. Out of 23 Pune is the biggest Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra.