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1561 in India

Explore 5 historical events and records for India in 1561.

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Historical records for India in 1561

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March

29 March 1561

Battle of Sarangpur

Akbar · Sarangpur · Warfare / Mughal Expansion

Mughal forces defeat Baz Bahadur and take Malwa.

29 March 1561

Battle of Sarangpur

Khan, Adham · Sarangpur · Mughal Commander · Warfare / Mughal Expansion

Adham Khan commands Mughal forces against Baz Bahadur.

29 March 1561

Defeat at Sarangpur

Bahadur, Baz · Sarangpur · Ruler of Malwa · Warfare / Mughal Expansion

Baz Bahadur is defeated by Mughal forces and flees Malwa.

March 1561

Malwa Campaign

Akbar · Malwa · House / Mughal Empire

Akbar sends forces to conquer Malwa from Baz Bahadur

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1561

Maham Anga Influence

Akbar · Agra · House / Mughal Empire

Akbar's court is influenced by Maham Anga and her faction

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