Historedia
Person

Akbar

Events
3
Episodes
8
Years
1556–1568

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Akbar, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Akbar's Accession and the Second Battle of Panipat

    1556

    Role: Mughal Emperor

    1. 14 February 1556 · Kalanaur, PunjabEnthronement in Kalanaur

      Akbar was proclaimed Shahanshah in Kalanaur, Punjab, following Humayun's death.

    2. 7 October 1556 · DelhiHemu Captures Delhi

      Hemu defeated Mughal forces and took Delhi, assuming the title Vikramaditya.

    3. 5 November 1556 · PanipatSecond Battle of Panipat

      Mughal forces under Bairam Khan defeated Hemu at Panipat, securing Akbar's throne.

  2. Mughal Conquest of Malwa

    1561–1562

    Role: Mughal Emperor

    1. 29 March 1561 · Malwa regionBattle of Sarangpur

      Mughal forces under Adham Khan and Pir Muhammad Khan defeated Baz Bahadur at Sarangpur on 29 March 1561.

    2. 1562 · Malwa regionFinal Conquest of Malwa

      In 1562, Abdullah Khan led a Mughal army that finally defeated Baz Bahadur, ending the Sultanate.

  3. Siege of Chittorgarh (1568)

    1567–1568

    Role: Mughal Emperor

    1. 23 October 1567 · Chittorgarh FortSiege Commencement

      Akbar besieged Chittorgarh on 23 October 1567 to secure strategic routes.

    2. 22 February 1568 · Chittorgarh FortBreach and Jauhar

      Mughals breached walls on 22 February 1568; Rajput women committed Jauhar.

    3. 23 February 1568 · Chittorgarh FortFinal Capture

      Rajputs opened gates for a final stand on 23 February 1568; fort captured by night.

Sources

  1. Akbar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  2. Malwa Sultanate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
  3. Siege of Chittorgarh (1567–1568) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22