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  2. Battle of Kannauj - Wikipedia

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    The Battle of Kannauj took place at Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun on 17 May 1540. This battle is also known as the battle of Bilgram , where Humayun was defeated. [ 1 ] [ 2 ]

  3. List of battles involving the Mughal Empire - Wikipedia

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    Battle of Chausa (26 June 1539) Mughal Empire: Sur Empire: Sur victory: Battle of Kannauj (17 May 1540) Mughal Empire: Sur Empire: Sur victory. Humayun defeated by Sher Shah Suri, flees from India and takes refuge in Safavid Persia; Battle of Machhiwara (15 May 1555) Mughal Empire: Sur Empire: Mughal victory: Battle of Sirhind (22 June 1555 ...

  4. Humayun - Wikipedia

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    Humayun visited Guru Angad at around 1540 after Humayun lost the Battle of Kannauj, and thereby the Mughal throne to Sher Shah Suri. [30] According to Sikh hagiographies, when Humayun arrived in Gurdwara Mal Akhara Sahib at Khadur Sahib, Guru Angad was sitting and teaching children. [31] The failure to greet the Emperor immediately angered Humayun.

  5. Sher Shah Suri - Wikipedia

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    During the fighting, many of Humayun's nobles hid their insignia to avoid recognition by the Afghans, and several fled the battle. The Mughal army was ultimately defeated, forcing Humayun to flee. Following this victory, Sher Shah was crowned a second time on 17 May 1540, being declared the ruler of Hindustan and adopting the epithet Sultan ...

  6. Kannauj - Wikipedia

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    Kannauj (Hindustani pronunciation: [kənːɔːd͡ʒ]) is an ancient city, ... Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun at the Battle of Kannauj on 17 May 1540. Colonial period

  7. Army of the Mughal Empire - Wikipedia

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    Humayun met Sher Shah at Kannauj, with both armies mirroring each other across the Ganges river. Humayun crossed the river and began skirmishing with Sher Shah's army. Amidst the fighting, Humayun's army saw many nobles hiding their insignia to prevent them from being recognized by the Afghans, with many nobles also fleeing from the battle.

  8. Battle of Chausa - Wikipedia

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    The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal Emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan warlord, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa , 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar , India .

  9. Kamran Mirza - Wikipedia

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    Sher Shah defeated Humayun in the Battle of Kannauj in May 1540 and became the new ruler of northern India. He ordered Humayun to leave India. Humayun went back to Kabul but Kamran was unwilling to hand the city over to his brother.