Battle of Kannauj
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The Battle of Kannauj was a decisive 1540 conflict in northern India that led to the defeat of Mughal emperor Humayun and the establishment of Sher Shah Suri’s short-lived Sur Empire.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Battle of Kanauj (Battle of Bilgram) (1540) | 1 |
| Battle of Kannauj canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
battle
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historical event ⓘ |
| aftermath |
Mughal retreat towards Punjab and beyond
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expansion of Sur Empire across North India ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Battle of Ganges
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Battle of Kanauj NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedDynasty |
Mughal dynasty
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Sur dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| belligerentSide |
Mughal side led by Humayun
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Sur (Afghan) side led by Sher Shah Suri ⓘ |
| combatant |
Mughal Empire
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Sher Shah Suri NERFINISHED ⓘ Sur forces NERFINISHED ⓘ forces of Humayun ⓘ |
| commander |
Humayun
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Sher Shah Suri NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| consequence |
Humayun’s exile from India
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consolidation of Afghan power in northern India ⓘ establishment of the Sur Empire ⓘ temporary end of Humayun’s rule in India ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| date | 1540 ⓘ |
| era |
16th century
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Mughal period ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
reign of Humayun
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rise of Sher Shah Suri ⓘ |
| ledTo |
Humayun’s loss of the Delhi throne
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Sher Shah Suri’s control over Delhi ⓘ |
| location |
Kannauj
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Uttar Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ northern India ⓘ |
| partOf |
Mughal–Sur conflicts
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early Mughal–Afghan wars in India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| precededBy | Battle of Chausa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Afghan rule in India
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Mughal Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ Sur Empire NERFINISHED ⓘ history of Uttar Pradesh ⓘ |
| result |
decisive defeat of Humayun
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decisive victory for Sher Shah Suri ⓘ |
| river | Ganges River region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| shortDescription | decisive 1540 battle in northern India between Humayun and Sher Shah Suri ⓘ |
| significance |
decisive battle between Mughals and Afghans
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enabled Sher Shah Suri to become ruler of much of northern India ⓘ turning point in early Mughal history ⓘ |
| typeOfConflict | pitched battle ⓘ |
| year | 1540 ⓘ |
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Battle of Kanauj (Battle of Bilgram) (1540)