Siege of Bayana
Siege of Bayana | |||||||
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![]() Thankar fort | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ghurid Empire | Jadaun Rajputs | ||||||
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Muhammad of Ghor Qutb ud-Din Aibak | Kumarpala ![]() |
The Siege of Bayana was a military expedition of Ghurid Empire under the command of Muhammed Ghor against Jadaun Rajputs that commenced in 1196 during which the Ghurids defeated the Rajputs and conquered Bayana.[1][2] Ghurids besieged Thankar fort and Kumarapala, the king of Jadaun Rajputs surrendered.[3][4][5]
Background
[edit]Muhammed Ghor, along with his commander Qutb-uddin Aibak invaded and conquered Bayana in 1196. They besieged Thankar fort. After having high Casualties, Kumarpala, the King of Jadaun Rajputs apparently surrendered to Muhammed Ghor.[3][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ray, Aniruddha (2019-03-04). The Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526): Polity, Economy, Society and Culture. Routledge. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-000-00729-9.
- ^ Hooja, Rima (2006). A HISTORY OF RAJASTHAN (PB). Rupa & Company. p. 276. ISBN 978-81-291-1501-0.
- ^ a b Umair Mirza (1970-08-01). A Comprehensive History of India, Delhi Sultanate. p. 169.
- ^ Srivastav, Ashirbadilal (1965). Delhi Sultanate (711 To 1526). p. 111.
- ^ Ahluwalia, Manjit Singh (1970). Studies in Medieval Rajasthan History. Aligarh.
External links
[edit]Media related to Siege of Bayana at Wikimedia Commons