Hemu's Samadhi Sthal

Panipat · India

Hemu's Samadhi Sthal

Memorial to Hemu, the Hindu ruler defeated by Akbar''s forces in 1556.

Hemu's Samadhi Sthal commemorates Hemu, the Hindu general and ruler who briefly held power in Delhi before being defeated by Akbar's guardian Bairam Khan in the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556. The memorial marks a pivotal moment in Mughal consolidation of power over northern India, drawing history minded visitors tracing the battles that gave Panipat its reputation as a turning point. It pairs naturally with Kala Amb and Ibrahim Lodhi's Tomb for a fuller picture of the city's past.

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