Battle of Rajmahal | |||||||
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Part of Mughal invasion of Bengal | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Bengal | Mughal Empire | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Daud Khan Karrani Junaid Karrani † Kala Pahar † Khan Jahan † |
Akbar Muzaffar Khan Turbati Khan Jahan Raja Todar Mal |
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Strength | |||||||
50,000 |
unknown number of troops (during the first assault) 5000 cavalry reinforcement |
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Casualties and losses | |||||||
Heavy | unknown |
The Battle of Rajmahal was a battle that took place between the Mughal Empire and the Karrani Dynasty that ruled the Sultanate of Bengal in 1576. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the Mughals. During the battle, the last Sultan of Bengal, Daud Khan Karrani, was captured and later executed by the Mughals.