The Third Battle of Panipat, fought on January 14, 1761, around the time of Makar Sankranti, was a historic clash between the Marathas, led by General Sadashiv Rao Bhau of the Peshwa family ...

One of these letters — all dated between 1744 and 1777 — gives an insight into the runup to the Third Battle of Panipat. It was written by Maratha warrior Jayaji Shinde to Amrutrao Nimbalkar.