Akbar Faces Hemu Challenge
The young emperor Akbar faces the loss of Delhi to Hemu shortly after Humayun's death.
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Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar Biography and Timeline
Follow Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar through 3 dated historical records for India.
Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1556–1556Years on this page
1556
Mughal Army Moves Toward Panipat
Akbar's forces advance to confront Hemu rather than withdrawing from North India.
Second Battle Of Panipat Secures Throne
Akbar's army wins at Panipat on 5 November 1556 and restores Mughal control of the Delhi region.
Records, sources and methodology
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