The Third Battle of Panipat had far-reaching consequences for the Maratha empire. The Maratha army was devastated, losing much of its military strength and political influence. Although the Marathas later regained authority in some regions, their empire effectively ceased expanding and eventually fragmented into many smaller kingdoms. Ahmad Shah Durrani returned to Afghanistan after the battle. It is estimated that the number of deaths in the battle ranges from 60,000 to 70,000, and about 40,000 Marathas were reportedly slaughtered after the fighting ended.
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