Battle of Khanwa
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Mughal painting depicting the Rajput Army (left) battling the Mughal Army (right) | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| Mughal Empire |
Kingdom of Mewar Vassal States
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| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Babur Commanders:
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Rana Sanga (WIA) Commanders:
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Total: 20-80,000
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Total: 110-201,000
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| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Heavy | Heavy | ||||||||
Battle of Khanwa Location within South Asia Battle of Khanwa Battle of Khanwa (Rajasthan) | |||||||||
The Battle of Khanwa was fought at Khanwa in modern-day Rajasthan on 16 March 1527, between the Mughal Empire, led by Babur, and the Kingdom of Mewar, led by Rana Sanga for supremacy of Northern India. The battle ended in a Mughal victory and was a major event in medieval Indian history. The Kingdom of Mewar under the rule of Rana Sanga, had turned into one of the strongest powers in northern India. The battle was among the most decisive battles in the Mughal conquest of northern India. It was one of the first battles in Northern India where gunpowder was used. The battle resulted in heavy casualties for both Timurids and Rajputs.