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Indian Freedom Struggle

Foreigners Who Made India Their Homeland: Their Role in the Indian Freedom Struggle

Introduction The Indian struggle for freedom was not only a movement led by Indians but also a universal fight against colonialism, imperialism, and injustice. While the leadership and mass participation were overwhelmingly Indian, several foreigners chose India as their homeland, emotionally, intellectually, and politically. They identified themselves with India’s aspirations and actively participated in its…

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Battle of Panipat

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…

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