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Foundation of Bikaner
Rao Bika formally establishes the city of Bikaner on 12 October 1488 in the Jangladesh desert, founding the Kingdom of Bikaner.
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Events
Battles, treaties, edicts, declarations — moments that turned the long arc.
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First Battle of Panipat
The battle where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi with artillery and flanking tactics, founding the Mughal Empire on 21 April 1526.
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Babur defeats Ibrahim Lodi to found the Mughal Empire.
Second Battle of Panipat
Akbar's forces defeat Hemu, securing the Mughal restoration.
Battle of Talikota
Deccan sultanates crush Vijayanagara, sacking Hampi.
Battle of Haldighati
Maharana Pratap resists the Mughal army in the Aravalli pass.
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Battle of Haldighati
The legendary clash on 18 June 1576 where Maharana Pratap fought Akbar's army led by Man Singh I — Pratap survived on his dying horse Chetak to fight another day.
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Construction of Junagarh Fort
Raja Rai Singh commissions Junagarh Fort (Chintamani Durg) in 1589; completed 1594 — a 37-bastion fort on flat ground that has never been conquered in its history.
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Construction of Taj Mahal
Shah Jahan's 22-year architectural masterpiece (1632-1653) — a marble mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal and the world's greatest monument to love.
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Shivaji crowned Chhatrapati, founding the Maratha kingdom.
Battle of Plassey
Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal begins British rule.
Third Battle of Panipat
Ahmad Shah Durrani defeats the Marathas in a bloody battle.
Battle of Buxar
Company defeats a coalition, gaining the diwani of Bengal.
Siege of Srirangapatna
Tipu Sultan dies defending his capital against the British.
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