Battles Fought in India

24 Nov, 2024 Credit: Wikipedia

Battle of Panipat (1526)

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Battle of Haldighati (1576)

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Battle of Plassey (1757)

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Third Battle of Panipat (1761)

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Battle of Buxar (1764)

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Battle of Saraighat (1671)

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