Panipat is an ancient and historic city in Panipat District, Haryana state, India. It is 90 km from Delhi on NH-1 and comes under the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Three battles fought at the city were turning points in Indian history.
It has an average elevation of 219 metres (718 feet).
Panipat is situated on Shershah Suri Marg (now known as G.T. road - N.H.1.), 90 KM from Delhi. The three sides of this Panipat touch other districts of Haryana - Karnal in the north, Jind in the west and Sonipat in the south. Panipat borders Uttar Pradesh across Yamuna in the east.
Panipat was the part of District Karnal until October 31, 1989. It was separated from Karnal, along with another subdivison, Assandh Tehsil. When the District was re-formed on January 1, 1992, Assandh Tehsil was excluded. |
