Battle of Khanua

Battle of Khanua


Reasons of Battle of Khanwa

Babur and Rana Sanga were ambitious for their name and face. These both were aiming to extend their kingdom on the whole India.  Their ambition to become the supreme power was the main reason for this battle.

Breach of faithfulness

Rana Sanga and Babur were blaming each other that he had breach the agreement. Historian says that there was a agreement between the two to maintain their boundaries.  Babur accused Rana Sanga that he had invited him to attack India but given no help. On the other hand Rana Sanga accused that Babur had not accepted his right over Kalpi, Agra and Dhaulpur

Events of the Battle

Both, Rana Sanga and Babur met at Khanwa. The approximate distance was 40-50 Kilometers from Delhi. The army of Babur was technical fit with Guns and Cannons. Babur had maintained his army as in the battle of Panipat. On the other hand Rana Sanga's army was lacking techonolgy of Guns and Canons. The battle was fought for ten hours. When the battle was in its last phase and the Babur was almost to be defeated.  Babur swore his army, the holy "Quran". After this the bloody war followed resulting the defeat of Rana Sanga. History records revealed that Rana Sanga was poisoned to death by his own men. 

Reasons of Babur's Victory over Rana Sanga

1. Babur was a great Diplomat. His strategies were excellent. Babur had not captured the kingdom of Agra and Delhi during the battle of Panipat. Babur was well aware that he would need much treasures to acquire Agra and Delhi.

2. Rana Sanga had underestimated the Babur power.

3. Babur had given a speech to his army and declared it a holy war and named it Jihad.

4. Rana Sanga committed the mistake not to attack Babur when he new preparations.

 

5. Babur was a good commander. He was able to tackle the adverse situation. He never lost courage in bad situation.

6. Babur's army was well disciplined even though it was small in number.  Its soldiers were experienced. On the other hand Rana Sanga's army consisted of the armies of other Rajpur rulers. These armies lacked command of unity. 

Results of the Battle of Khanua

1. Battle of Panipat was the foundation and the battle was development on foundation.

2. In this battle Rajput rulers lost their superiority.

3. The power of Afgan rulers was destroyed.

4. The rise of Marwar at the place of Mewar