Bairam Khan

Events

2

Episodes

5

Years

1555–1556

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Bairam Khan, 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. Humayun Resumes Rule

   1555

   Role: Mughal Military Commander

   1. 122 June 1555 · SirhindBattle of Sirhind

      Humayun's forces decisively defeated Sikandar Shah Suri's army, reestablishing the Mughal Empire.

   2. 223 July 1555 · DelhiReclaiming the Delhi Throne

      Humayun sat on Babur's throne in Delhi, formally resuming his rule as Mughal emperor.

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

   1556

   Role: Regent and Military Commander

   1. 314 February 1556 · Kalanaur, PunjabEnthronement in Kalanaur

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

   2. 47 October 1556 · DelhiHemu Captures Delhi

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

   3. 55 November 1556 · PanipatSecond Battle of Panipat

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

Sources

1. Humayun Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
2. Akbar Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21