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Hemu Proclaims Himself King
In 1556, Hemu (Hemchandra), vizier of the Sur dynasty, defeated Mughal forces and proclaimed himself emperor Vikramaditya at Delhi, briefly restoring…
Timeline
- 1555–1556Northern India · Northern IndiaAs commander of the Sur remnants, Hemu defeated Mughal armies repeatedly between 1555 and 1556, recovering Delhi, Agra, and other key places, greatly boosting his prestige and laying the military foundation for his proclamation.
- 1556Delhi · DelhiHemu held a coronation ceremony at Delhi, proclaiming himself emperor Vikramaditya, becoming the leader of the short-lived Hindu regime in North India in 1556, and issued currency and appointed officials.
- 1556Panipat · HaryanaHemu led a large army east to face the Mughal regent Bairam Khan; in the decisive battle at Panipat he was struck by an arrow, captured, and executed, and his short-lived regime collapsed.
Sources
- Medieval India: From Sultanat to the Mughals, Part II — Satish Chandra (2005)
- Hemu: The Hero of Second Battle of Panipat — Various historians https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemu