Battle of Pānīpat, 1399
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Hinduism, Hindus, Barbarians, Nomads
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, India
- Date: December 17, 1399
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in Tamerlane’s invasion of India. Result: The expansion of Mongol dominion over Hindu India.
Tamerlane’s goal was to seize the riches of Delhi, the Mogul capital, although his public motive was the city’s extreme generosity to non-Muslims. Before besieging Delhi, he launched a battle against Pānīpat, allowing his infantry to take the first shock of combat and restraining his cavalry until the enemy was in total disorder.
Tamerlane’s advance guard and right wing, under his grandson Pir-Muhammad,...
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