When and between whom was the Second Battle of Panipat fought?

  1. When and between whom was the Second Battle of Panipat fought?
  2. What was the significance of the battle?
  1. The Second Battle of Panipat was fought in 1556 CE between Akbar and king Hemchandra, commonly known as Hemu. The latter was the chief minister and general of Adil Shah.
  2. Hemu was defeated in the battle. The significance of the battle was that the Afghans were decisively defeated and a major threat to Akbar’s throne was removed.