Hemu was an Indian emperor who previously served as a general and Wazir of Adil Shah Suri of Sur Empire during a period in Indian history when Mughals and Afghans were vying for power across North Ind
Hemu captured by Akbar's forces, painted by Shankar, c. 1603–05
Hemu has his hands bound is being crushed by the elephant, which is ridden by Akbar. Mughal style painting, circa 18th century
Gwalior Fort, the base for many of Hemu's campaigns.
Agra Fort, captured by Hemu before the Battle of Tughlaqabad.
The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April 1526 was fought between the invading forces of Babur against Ibrahim Khan Lodi, the Sultan of Delhi, in North India. Babur's forces, employing gunpowder firear
The battle of Panipat and the death of Sultan Ibrāhīm
The battle of Panipat between the armies of Babur and Ibrahim Lodi (1526). Babur was invited by Daulat Khan Lodi to enter India and defeat Ibrahim Lodi. An illustration to the Vaqi 'at-i Baburi, by Deo Gujarati, c. 1590.