Explanation:

Panipat is a historic city in Haryana, India. It is 90 km north of Delhi and 169 km south of Chandigarh on National Highway. The three battles fought near the city in 1526, 1556 and 1761 were all turning points in Indian history. The city is famous in India by the name of “City of Weavers” and “Textile City”. It is also known as the “cast-off capital” due to being “the global centre for recycling textiles”.

Panipat district was carved out from the erstwhile Karnal district on 1 November 1989. On 24 July 1991 it was again merged with Karnal district. On 1 January 1992, it again became a separate district. Further, it is said that, before the battle of Mahabharat, Panipat was one of the five villages demanded by Pandavas from Duryodhana.

Panipat has many amazing tourist spots. The eminent old structure in Panipat is a holy place of the Muslim saint Shaikh Sharafuddeen Bu Ali Qalandar. Some other tourist attractions of the city are the battle grounds where three renowned battles of Panipat fought.