Khanwa: Babur Defeats the Rajputs

March 16, 1527

At Khanwa, west of Agra, Babur met Rana Sanga of Mewar and a confederation of Rajput princes sworn to drive him back across the Khyber. Babur, who had poured his last wine on the ground and sworn off drink, broke them with artillery and flanking attacks. Mughal authority in northern India hardened.