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.

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the third battle of Panipat stands as proof of why Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai' message of unity is important. He ...