In later history, Patparganj was the location of the Battle of Delhi, which took place on 11 September 1803 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, between British troops under General Lake, and Marathas of Scindia's army under General Louis Bourquin,  also giving the battle its local name, Battle of Patparganj. After the British victory, the city of Delhi surrendered three days later.
Patparganj was the site of the Battle of Delhi, a significant event in the Second Anglo-Maratha War, fought between British troops and Maratha forces led by General Lake and General Louis Bourquin respectively. The battle resulted in the surrender of Delhi after the British victory.