Sight Seeing in Panipat

Panipat is the historic city in India which is situated on Sher Shah Suri Marg now known as GT Road or NH-1, 90 kms away from Delhi in the state of Haryana. Panipat is also known for its collection of handloom products. There are several places in Panipat that attract tourists like Panipat Museum, Grave of Ibrahim Lodhi, Kabuli Shah Mosque, Tomb of Bu Ali Shah Kalandar, Devi temple & the Kala Amb tree site.

All the historic information of Panipat is contained in the Panipat Museum along with artifacts of the different eras. Panipat museum is located at the Canal Rest House in Binijhol which is 5 kms away from Panipat. This museum has galleries that display various artifacts. Information about history, archaeology, art & crafts of Haryana could be gathered at this museum. The whole idea behind setting up this museum is to create awareness among visitors about the three successive battles of Panipat, which changed the course of history in India.

Then there is the grave of Ibrahim Lodhi. Ibrahim Lodhi was buried at this place where he died after he fought violently with his uncle Babur in the battle known as the “First battle of Panipat”.

Kabuli Shah Mosque is another historic place . it is located at a distance of 2 kms away from Panipat and was built by Babur.He named it after his wife Kabuli Begum.It was constructed by the king to keep alive the memory of his victory over Ibrahim Lodhi.

Tomb of Bu ali Shah Kalandar is another must see place. It is well known as Dargah of Shah Kalandar Khizar Khan, son of Allau-Din-Khilji who got this tomb constructed. It is seven hundred years old. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh & Christians visit this tomb to offer their prayers on every Thursdays.

Devi Temple is an archeological wonder and next to it lies the Shiva temple which exists on the bank of a large tank. It was buit by a Maratha named Mangal Raghunath who remained in Panipat after the battle. It is a beautiful pilgrim’s destination in Panipat.

Kala Amb Tree is the spot where the Maratha troops were located in the third battle of Panipat.

This is situated at a distance of 8 kms from Panipat. It was built in memory of Maratha soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the battlefield of Panipat.

Besides these places of historic interest, one can visit the various cosmopolitan malls which have come up in this town offering modern day shopping and entertainment. Then again, the wholesale handloom and textile market here is a must visit.