Accession of Akbar
Akbar succeeds Humayun as Mughal emperor while still a teenager.
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1556 in India
Explore 22 historical events and records for India in 1556.
Historical records for India in 1556
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Battle of Panipat, 2nd
Emperor Akbar defeats the Hindus in a 2nd Battle at Panipat and secures control of the Mogul Empire
Rule of Mogul Empire
Emperor Akbar defeats the Hindus in a 2nd Battle at Panipat and secures control of the Mogul Empire
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Akbar Faces Hemu Challenge
The young emperor Akbar faces the loss of Delhi to Hemu shortly after Humayun's death.
Bairam Khan Directs Mughal Resistance
Regent Bairam Khan organizes the Mughal army against Hemu's forces in northern India.
Bairam Khan Exploits Hemu Defeat
The Mughal leadership capitalizes on Hemu's incapacitation and the ensuing collapse of his army.
Battle of Panipat, 2nd
The Shahs army led by Bairam Khan defeats Hemu
Battle of Panipat, 2nd
The Shahs army led by Bairam Khan defeats Hemu
Battle of Panipat, 2nd
The Shahs army led by Bairam Khan defeats Hemu
Death of Akbar I the Great
Humayun, son of Babur, falls down the library steps in Purana Qila and dies, putting his 14-year-old son, Akbar, on the throne
Death of Humayun
Humayun, son of Babur, falls down the library steps in Purana Qila and dies, putting his 14-year-old son, Akbar, on the throne
Hemu Adopts Imperial Title
After securing Delhi, Hemu assumes a royal position and claims independent authority.
Hemu Captured After Defeat
Mughal soldiers capture Hemu after his army breaks during the battle.
Hemu Captures Delhi
Hemu defeats Mughal forces and takes Delhi before his final confrontation with Akbar's army.
Hemu Leads Elephant Assault
Hemu commands his troops from a war elephant during the Second Battle of Panipat.
Hemu Wounded At Panipat
An arrow strikes Hemu during the battle, depriving his army of its visible commander.
Mughal Army Moves Toward Panipat
Akbar's forces advance to confront Hemu rather than withdrawing from North India.
Mughal Vanguard Seizes Enemy Guns
Mughal troops capture part of Hemu's artillery before the main engagement at Panipat.
Rebellion of Rebels in Panipat
The Shahs army led by Bairam Khan defeats Hemu
Rebellion of Rebels in Panipat
The Shahs army led by Bairam Khan defeats Hemu
Second Battle Of Panipat Secures Throne
Akbar's army wins at Panipat on 5 November 1556 and restores Mughal control of the Delhi region.
Succession
Succeeds as Shah of India
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