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  • 10 November, 2019

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Panipat Movie controversy: The Panipat trailer depicts Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali as a ruthless and brutal ruler

Panipat Movie controversy: The Panipat trailer depicts Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali as a ruthless and brutal ruler

Panipat Movie controversy: Panipat trailer has created a controversy in Afghanistan over Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ahmad Shah Abdali in the movie.
The Panipat trailer has stirred fears of impacting Indo-Afghan ties after its brutal depiction of Afghan king Ahmad Shah Abdali, who is considered the founder of modern Afghanistan.

Third Battle of Panipat: Everything you need to know

The Third Battle of Panipat, known as one of the most significant battles ever fought in Indian history, took place on January 14, 1761, at Panipat.

The battle was fought between the Maratha Empire and invading Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali. The war is reported to have lasted for several days, resulting in a large number of fatalities.

Ahmad Shah Abdali’s forces emerged victorious at the end of the battle. According to historical accounts, around 40,000 Maratha prisoners were slaughtered in cold blood after the battle.

Source: The Times of India


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