Battle of Kannauj
| Battle of Kannauj | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Sur Empire | Mughal Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Sher Shah Suri |
Humayun Bairam Khan (POW) Askari Hindal Haidar Beg | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Disputed 30,000 (Ahmad) 15,000 (Ali Khan) or 5,000 men (Ahmad) |
Disputed 100,000 horsemen 40,000–50,000 (Ali Khan) Abundant artillery | ||||||
The Battle of Kannauj also known as Battle of Bilgram took place at Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun on 17 May 1540. This conflict occurred near Bilgram, where Humayun was defeated.