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Second Battle of Panipat

Type Event Region South Asia Time 1556

On November 5, 1556, Mughal regent Bairam Khan fought a decisive battle at Panipat against Hemu, who had proclaimed himself 'Vikramaditya'.

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  1. 1556Panipat plain · HaryanaHemu led the remnants of the Sur forces and a coalition of local allies east from Delhi, facing off at Panipat against the Mughal army under Bairam Khan and Afghan auxiliary troops; both sides deployed large numbers of war elephants and cavalry.
  2. 1556Panipat battlefield · HaryanaIn the early stages of the battle Hemu's forces had the advantage and broke through the Mughal lines, but Hemu was struck in the eye by an arrow in the melee and lost consciousness; the chain of command broke down and the Sur camp fell into chaos.
  3. 1556Panipat · HaryanaThe Mughal army counterattacked, captured Hemu and executed him, and pursued the scattered remnants of the Sur forces. The battle restored Mughal control of Delhi and the Punjab, laying the military foundation for Akbar's long reign.

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