Hemu

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1556

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Hemu, 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: Opposing General and Claimant

   1. 114 February 1556 · Kalanaur, PunjabEnthronement in Kalanaur

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

   2. 27 October 1556 · DelhiHemu Captures Delhi

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

   3. 35 November 1556 · PanipatSecond Battle of Panipat

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

Sources

1. Second Battle of Panipat Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02