medieval India · Mughal

Battle of Khanwa

Consolidated Babur’s position after Panipat by defeating the Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga.

Date1527 CE
LocationKhanwa, Rajasthan
OutcomeMughal victory
VictorBabur (Mughal)
DefeatedRana Sanga (Rajput Confederacy)
CommandersBabur, Rana Sanga

UPSC relevance

Relevant to the consolidation of early Mughal rule and the use of gunpowder weapons.

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