Hemu
Also called: Hemchandra Vikramaditya · Topic: The Mughal Empire: Babur to Aurangzeb · NCERT: Class 8, Ch 2 "Reshaping India's Political Map"
Meaning
Hemu, also written Himu, was a skilled military commander. He was the wazir (chief minister) of Adil Shah, one of the last Sur rulers. In 1556 he captured Delhi and briefly ruled under the royal name Hemchandra Vikramaditya. He is remembered as one of the few Hindu rulers of Delhi in the medieval period.
Example
At the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556, Hemu fought the army of Babur's grandson, Akbar. He was wounded, captured, brought to Akbar and beheaded on Akbar's orders. Akbar then took back Delhi for the Mughals.
Don't confuse with
- First Battle of Panipat (1526): Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi there. Hemu fought at the second battle, against Akbar.
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