The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) and the Strategic Significance of Panipat in Indian History
Introduction The Third Battle of Panipat, fought on 14 January 1761, between the Maratha Empire and the Afghan forces led by Ahmad Shah Abdali (also known as Ahmad Shah Durrani), remains one of the most decisive and devastating battles in Indian history. It marked a turning point in the 18th-century political landscape of India, creating…