21/09/2025
The Battle of Khanwa
Date: Saturday , March 16, 1527
Combatants: Rana Sanga and Babur
Speciality: Babur declared this battle a " Jihad" . After winning this battle ,he adopted the title of " Ghazi" for the first time. The battle lasted for 20 hours.
An Astrologer from Kabul , Mohammad Sharief , predicted that Babur would lose the battle. Therefore , Babur prepared a strong speech to address his soldiers .
According to him, " If a man takes up a task, he should make it his ultimate goal and remain devoted to it until it is completed ". Babur remarked, " Victory is that beautiful Woman whose flowing locks have been adorned by Allah.