The Bajaur massacre or Battle of Bajaur was a military conflict waged by Babur against the tribes inhibiting Bajaur region, on 6–7 January 1519. Babur, a Timurid (and later Mughal) ruler from Fergana (in present-day Uzbekistan) who captured Kabul in 1504, launched this assault with the purpose of solidifying his authority in the Kabulistan.

Babur ascended the throne of Fergana in its capital Akhsikath in 1494 at the age of twelve and faced rebellion. He conquered Samarkand two years later, only to lose Fergana soon after. In his attempt to reconquer Fergana, he lost control of Samarkand.

The Battle of Chanderi or Siege of Chanderi took place in the aftermath of the Battle of Khanwa in which the Mughal Emperor Babur (transliteration: Bābar) had defeated the Rajput Confederacy and firmly establish Mughal rule while crushing regrowing Rajput powers as the battle was fought for supremacy of Northern India between Rajputs and ...

Oct 3, 2024 · The fort’s outer wall is magnificent and still stands, two miles in length and 35 feet high. It is one of the most invincible forts in the country and the imposing structure inspired Emperor Babur to call it the ‘pearl amongst the fortresses of Hind’.

Feb 7, 2020 · Situated on the banks of the venerated River Ganges in the district of Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, this fort has a history that goes back to the time of King Vikramaditya of Ujjain who reigned circa 56 BCE.

Jan 30, 2019 · After defeating Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat (1526), Babur (regnal years 1526-30), the first Mughal emperor, ordered his son Humayun to take charge of Agra and the fort’s...

Jul 8, 2023 · After a tumultuous youth trying and failing to build a kingdom in the heartlands of his ancestor Timur’s empire in Central Asia, Babur managed to secure the city of Kabul (capital of modern Afghanistan) as a base of operations.

Sep 11, 2023 · When Babur vanquished Ibrahim Lodi, he made the fort and castle of Ibrahim Lodi his permanent residence. He then altered the fort by constructing a massive step well (baoli) inside. The fort quickly became an important Mughal landmark.

In the year 1528 Babur marched to the great bastion of Chanderi, which was the fort of a feudal leader under the Rana of Mewar. The Mughal army attacked the fort and slaughtered many lives there. These great victories achieved over the main powers of northern India were the base for Babur`s kingdom.

Jan 2, 2018 · Babur recorded in his memoirs that he built a stone baoli/(Step-Well) in Agra Fort. In had three-storeys. The bullock turned the water-wheel (Rehant) for raising water.