Question

Why third battle of panipat was fought in 1761 why were so many empire shaking battles fought at panipat?

Answer 1

It was fought on 14 January 1761 at Panipat between the maratha kingdom and king of Afganistan, Ahmad Shah Abdali

Answer 2

Answer:

Panipat was of immense strategic importance to the India of the pre modern era. It was located along the banks of Yamuna, and near Delhi. It used to be commonly said that whoever controlled Delhi, controlled North India. Delhi itself was located in an excellent position: between two agriculturally prosperous regions i.e. the plains of the Indus and the plains of the Ganges. All empire-shaking challenges in India would have been made against the ruler who controlled Delhi, thus, giving Panipat an important role in the battle. I knew so much