Siege of Bayana explained

Conflict:Siege of Bayana
Place:Bayana
Territory:
  • Bayana annexed to Ghurid Dynasty
Result:Ghurid victory
Combatant1:Ghurid Empire
Combatant2:Jadaun Rajputs
Commander1:Muhammad of Ghor
Qutb ud-Din Aibak
Commander2:Kumarpala

The Siege of Bayana was a military expedition of Ghurid Empire under the command of Muhammed Ghor against Jadaun Rajputs that commenced in 1196 during which the Ghurids defeated the Rajputs and conquered Bayana.[1] [2] Ghurids besieged Thankar fort and Kumarapala, the king of Jadaun Rajputs surrendered.[3] [4] [5]

Background

Muhammed Ghor, along with his commander Qutb-uddin Aibak invaded and conquered Bayana in 1196. They besieged Thankar fort. After having high Casualties, Kumarpala, the King of Jadaun Rajputs apparently surrendered to Muhammed Ghor.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ray, Aniruddha . The Sultanate of Delhi (1206-1526): Polity, Economy, Society and Culture . 2019-03-04 . Routledge . 978-1-000-00729-9 . 44 . en.
  2. Book: Hooja, Rima . A HISTORY OF RAJASTHAN (PB) . 2006 . Rupa & Company . 978-81-291-1501-0 . 276 . en.
  3. Book: Umair Mirza . A Comprehensive History of India, Delhi Sultanate . 1970-08-01 . 169.
  4. Book: Srivastav, Ashirbadilal . Delhi Sultanate (711 To 1526) . 1965 . 111.
  5. Book: Ahluwalia, Manjit Singh . Studies in Medieval Rajasthan History . 1970 . Aligarh . en.