Indian history is divided into three categories – Ancient India, Medieval India and Modern India. The culture, civilization and empire of India is revealed by turning the pages of history. Even today, there are many such places in the country, which are famous all over the world for their heritage. Every year a large number of tourists come to visit these places and get acquainted with the Indian history. If you also want to know and feel the Indian history closely, then definitely visit these cities. Let’s know-
Kalinga, Dhauli
According to historians, the Kalinga war was the last battle of Emperor Ashoka’s lifetime. Emperor Ashoka was victorious in this war. However, after this war, Emperor Ashoka vowed not to take up arms. Also adopted Buddhism. Kalinga Festival is celebrated every year at Dhauli Shanti Stupa. The purpose of this festival is to establish peace. Dhauli is located just 8 km away from Odisha’s capital Bhubaneswar. To get acquainted with Indian history, you must visit Kalinga once.
Panipat
History is witness to how many battles took place in Panipat. The first battle of Panipat took place between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi. Babur won this war. At that time Babur established the Mughal dynasty. The second battle of Panipat took place between Emperor Akbar and Vikramaditya Hem Chandra. The Mughal dynasty also won in this war. At the same time, the third and final battle of Panipat took place between the Afghan and Maratha Empire. The Afghans won in this war. In Indian history, the battle of Panipat has been described as the dreadful and painful equivalent of Kalinga. In this war, thousands of soldiers from both sides got absorbed in the cheeks of Kaal. At present, the Kabuli Shah Tomb and Museum is located in Panipat. To know the history closely, definitely visit Panipat.
Plassey
On turning the pages of history, one comes to know about the Battle of Plassey. In the year 1757, this war was fought between the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula and the British Empire. The Nawab of Bengal was defeated in this war. To know in detail about the Battle of Plassey, definitely visit Plassey. Apart from this, you can also visit Haldi Ghati. This war took place between Rajput King Maharana Pratap and Emperor Akbar. Akbar was victorious in this war. For more information about this war, definitely visit Haldi Ghati.
