Lost in the Maze of Time: 9 Places not on the Indian Map Anymore

Panipat

Panipat as a city has historic significance that dates back to the Vedic age. Based on the legends, Panipat was one of the five cities founded by the Pandavas and was originally known as Panduprastha. The city was the backdrop for three major battles that were fought on its lands. The first battle was fought in the year 1526 between Ibrahim Lodhi of the Lodhi Dynasty and Babur who went on to establish the Mughal rule in India. The second battle took place in 1556 between the armies of Akbar and the Hindu king Hemu. The third battle was fought between the Marathas and the Afghan invaders under AhmadShah Abdali. Located at a distance of 90 kms from New Delhi, Panipat is also famous for its handloom weaving industry and for being the biggest centre for “Shoddy Yarn” in the world.

Buxar

Buxar finds its place in the legends as the venue in Ramayana, where Lord Ram kills Tadika, the demoness. The 1764 war between East India Company and the combined forces of Nawab of Bengal, Nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam II was fought in Buxar. East India Company’s resounding victory can be seen in the form of a memorial built in Katkauli which is 6 kilometres away from Buxar. Now a district in present day Bihar, Buxar is the venue for the popular ritual of Panchkoshi Parikrama.

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