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Battle of Kannauj

1540 · 27.06° N, 79.92° E

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1540
Kind
Battle
Coordinates
27.06° N, 79.92° E
Description
1540 battle during Sur campaigns against the Mughal Empire
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Placed at the town its title names, Kannauj.

Battle of Kannauj

1540 battle during Sur campaigns against the Mughal Empire

The Battle of Kannauj or Battle of Bilgram also known as Battle of Ganges took place at Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun on 17 May 1540. This conflict occurred near Bilgram, where Humayun was defeated.

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