14th Jaunuary is anniversary of one of epic battles ever fought. The third battle of Panipat is significant in terms of its scale, number of lives lost in single day and the aftermath and its effect on course of history.

The battle of Panipat is not only unique for intensity, but the loss of Marathas in this battle left everlasting scar on history of India. In a sense, outcome of this battle changed course of history. It is said that there was not a single family in Maratha empire whose kin was not lost in this battle. 

 "Suddenly the breeze of victory began to blow,
and as willed by the divine Lord,
the wretched Deccanis suffered utter defeat.."
--excerpt from Ahmad Shah's letter to Madho Singh, Raja of Jaipur

Read more about this at wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Battle_of_Panipat

On this day, when everyone in Maharashtra celebrates festival of Sankranti - dont forget to spare few minutes in memory of all who lost their lives in this epic battle.

Read more about this at wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Battle_of_Panipat