Battle of Kannauj
The Battle of Kannauj took place at Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun on 17 May 1540. This battle is also known as the battle of Bilgram, where Humayun was defeated.
| Battle of Kannauj | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Sur Empire | Mughal Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Sher Shah Suri |
Humayun Bairam Khan (POW) Askari Hindal Haidar Beg | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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Disputed 30,000 (Ahmad) 15,000 (Ali Khan) or 5,000 men (Ahmad) |
Disputed 100,000 horsemen (Ahmad) 40,000–50,000 (Ali Khan) Abundant artillery | ||||||