Bayana
Bayana | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Nickname: City of Banasur | |
| Coordinates: 26°54′N 77°17′E / 26.9°N 77.28°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Bharatpur |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 55,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 321401 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-05 |
Bayana is a historical town and the headquarters of Bayana tehsil in the Bharatpur district of Rajasthan, India. Hindaun City is the nearest city to Bayana at just 33 km (21 mi) away. Bayana is also known as the "City of Bansasur". It was the site of the Battle of Bayana in 1527 between Rajput ruler Rana Sanga, the ruler of Mewar, and Mughal emperor Babur.