Panipat Museum

Panipat Museum is a history museum located at Binjhol village on the outskirts of Panipat in Haryana. Established by the Government of Haryana, it is dedicated to the three historic Battles of Panipat fought in 1526, 1556 and 1761. The museum displays archaeological finds, weapons, armour, manuscripts, paintings and dioramas illustrating the battles, rulers and military history associated with Panipat, a city known for shaping North Indian history.

Visitors can expect a single-storey museum building with indoor galleries displaying artefacts, replicas of weapons and armour, old manuscripts, paintings, photographs and dioramas related to the three Battles of Panipat. Galleries are organized chronologically with explanatory panels in Hindi and English. The surroundings are semi-urban with open grounds and parking area. Visitors can walk through exhibition halls, view displays at close range and learn about the historical context of Panipat through curated exhibits.

The museum commemorates the three Battles of Panipat - First Battle (1526) between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, Second Battle (1556) between Akbar and Hemu, and Third Battle (1761) between Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Marathas. It preserves and presents artefacts and information related to these battles that significantly influenced the political history of North India.

The museum serves as a cultural and educational centre highlighting the martial heritage and historical identity of Panipat, often referred to as the City of Battles. It helps visitors understand the region's role in shaping Indian history through curated displays of art, weaponry and historical narratives.