Historic Indian Battles: Turning Points In History

Battle of Hydaspes (326 BCE)

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Battle of Kalinga (261 BCE)

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First Battle of Panipat (1526)

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Battle of Haldighati (1576)

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Battle of Seringapatam (1799)

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Battle of Buxar (1764)

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