The 1761 Battle of Panipat was the largest conflict fought in the 18th century
The Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 stands as the largest and bloodiest conflict of the 18th century, involving over 100,000 soldiers in a massive clash for control of India.
On January 14, 1761, the Afghan Durrani Empire met the Maratha Empire at Panipat in a confrontation of unprecedented scale. The battle featured thousands of cavalry and early artillery, resulting in a staggering death toll estimated between 60,000 and 70,000 people in a single day.
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