Hemu was captured on the battlefield

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Hemu was captured on the battlefield is a key event in Indian history marking the defeat and capture of the Hindu general and ruler Hemu during the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556, which helped secure Mughal emperor Akbar’s rule.

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instanceOf historical event
military event
captorSide Mughal forces
capturedPerson Hemu
consequence consolidation of Akbar’s rule in North India
end of Hemu’s bid for the Delhi throne
strengthening of Mughal Empire
date 5 November 1556
followedBy Mughal occupation of Delhi
execution of Hemu
hasParticipant Bairam Khan
Hemu
Mughal army
forces of Akbar
historicalPeriod Mughal era
linked to: Mughal period
historicalRegion Indian subcontinent
linked to: South Asia
opponentSide Sur Empire remnants
partOf Second Battle of Panipat
place Haryana
India
near Panipat
precededBy Second Battle of Panipat
relatedTo Akbar
Bairam Khan
Delhi Sultanate succession struggles
Sur dynasty
result Mughal victory
capture of Hemu
defeat of Hemu
significance key event in securing Akbar’s early reign
turning point in Mughal–Afghan conflicts

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Second Battle of Panipat notableEvent Hemu was captured on the battlefield