Third Battle of Panipat
- proper noun
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Tercera Batalla de Panipat
- The defeat of the Maratha army in the Third Battle of Panipat led to a significant decline in their power.
Examples
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The Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 was a decisive conflict that altered the political landscape of India.
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Many historians regard the Third Battle of Panipat as one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the 18th century.
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During a history lecture, the professor explained the causes and consequences of the Third Battle of Panipat.
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The Third Battle of Panipat was a turning point in Indian history.
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Did the Third Battle of Panipat take place in 1761?
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Historians often highlight the Third Battle of Panipat as a critical event that marked the decline of the Maratha Empire.
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In his book, the author discusses how the Third Battle of Panipat significantly impacted the future of the Indian subcontinent.
Synonyms
A 1761 fight in India where Afghan leader Ahmad Shah Durrani defeated the Marathas
A city in northern India known for a major 1761 battle that changed Indian history
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built from an ordinal + noun + place name: 'third' (ordinal) + 'battle' (armed conflict) + 'Panipat' (place), so a learner who knows the constituents will understand it refers to the third battle that took place at Panipat. This naming pattern for historical battles is cross-linguistically common, so the basic referential meaning is transparent even if specific historical details (date, participants, consequences) require background knowledge.
Etymology
Third Battle of Panipat was a huge fight near the town of Panipat in 1761 where the Afghan leader Ahmad Shah Abdali met the Maratha army on a wide plain and many soldiers died. Because the Marathas lost and their power fell, this battle is remembered as a 'turning point' that changed who ruled much of India.
