These days, a place is being discussed in Panipat where more crowds of people are being seen. People know the name of Panipat only as history. Three such historic battles took place in Panipat, which changed the country.
But in today's article, we will tell you about that place, whose connection is with the third and last battle of Panipat. Even today, if you go here, you will feel red bloody mud on the ground. This battle took place on January 14, 1761.
People come from far and wide to see this special place of Panipat. In today's article, we will tell you in detail about the speciality of this place and what is different here.
Famous places in Panipat
People come from far and wide to see this place, famous by the name of Kala Amb. At this place, you will see a monument named 'Kala Amb'. Hearing its name, people feel as if there will be a black mango tree here.
Let us tell you that during the third battle of Panipat, there was a very big mango tree here. Therefore this place was named Kala Amb. After the war, soldiers come here to rest. Here tired soldiers with flowing blood used to come to this place and get themselves treated. Therefore, the soil of this area has turned red because of the blood of the soldiers.
The mango tree turned black
It is believed that so much blood was shed by the soldiers in this war, due to which the mango trees were also affected. Due to the blood of the soldiers, the tree turned black with time, since then this place came to be known as Kala Amb.
Bloody mango
The interesting thing about this place is that when you cut the mango from this tree, the juice that comes out of it is like red blood.
Black amber tree status
It is believed that after some time this tree dried up and was purchased by poet PanditSugan Chand Rais. By cutting this tree, he made beautiful doors out of wood.
Where is the black amber tree
You can see doors made of wood in the Panipat Museum. Also, at the site of this tree, a memorial has been built in memory of the Marathas who died in the war. Also, here you will see a pillar made of brick with an iron rod. On this, you can read information related to war in English and Urdu language.
How to reach
If you are going by train, you will get down at Panipat Railway Station. Also, one can come to Panipat via bus. It is located at Flour Mill, Shanti Colony, UgraKheri, Panipat.
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