First Battle of Panipat
The first Battle of Panipat was fought on April 21, 1526, between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire under Ibrahim Lodi. This battle marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.
1526
1556
Second Battle of Panipat
The second Battle of Panipat took place on November 5, 1556, between the forces of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and the local king Hemu. Akbar's victory cemented Mughal rule in India.
1761
Third Battle of Panipat
The third Battle of Panipat occurred on January 14, 1761, between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire led by Ahmad Shah Durrani. This battle resulted in a significant loss for the Marathas and a temporary resurgence of Afghan power in Northern India.
1525
Babur's Invasion
In 1525, Babur invaded India, leading to the first Battle of Panipat in 1526, which established Mughal dominance in the region.
1555
Akbar's Ascendancy
In 1555, Akbar ascended to the Mughal throne, leading to the second Battle of Panipat the following year, which solidified his rule.
1758
Maratha Expansion
By 1758, the Maratha Empire had expanded significantly, setting the stage for the third Battle of Panipat against Ahmad Shah Durrani.
1527
Aftermath of First Battle
Following the first Battle of Panipat, Babur established his rule and continued to consolidate power in Northern India.
1557
Aftermath of Second Battle
After the second Battle of Panipat, Akbar focused on consolidating Mughal control over the Indian subcontinent.
1762
Aftermath of Third Battle
Post the third Battle of Panipat, the Maratha Empire faced significant decline and loss of influence in Northern India.
1707
Decline of Mughal Empire
The death of Aurangzeb in 1707 marked the beginning of the decline of the Mughal Empire, eventually leading to the rise of the Marathas and the third Battle of Panipat.
1737
Maratha Supremacy
By 1737, the Marathas had become the dominant power in India, setting the stage for future conflicts, including the third Battle of Panipat.
1760
Prelude to Third Battle
In 1760, the Marathas prepared for a major confrontation with Ahmad Shah Durrani, leading to the third Battle of Panipat the following year.
1761
Impact of Third Battle
The third Battle of Panipat had a lasting impact on the Indian subcontinent, weakening the Marathas and altering the power dynamics in the region.
1803
British Involvement
By 1803, the British East India Company had begun to exert significant influence in India, capitalizing on the weakened state of the Marathas post the third Battle of Panipat.
1947
Indian Independence
In 1947, India gained independence from British rule, marking a new chapter in its history long after the significant battles of Panipat.
