- When and between whom was the Second Battle of Panipat fought?
- What was the significance of the battle?
- 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.
- 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.