Khanua
Khanua, 1908
Village in the Rupbas tahsil of the State of Bharatpur, Rajputana, situated in 27 degree 2' N. and 77 degree 33' E., close to the left bank of the Banganga river, and about 13 miles south of Bharatpur city. Population (1901), 1,857. Here, in March, 1527, was fought the great battle between Babar and the confederated Rajputs under Rana. Sangram Singh of Mewar. In the preliminary skirmishes the latter were successful, and the emperor, deeming his situation serious, resolved to carry into effect his long-deferred vow and nevermore drink wine. The gold and silver goblets and cups were broken up and the fragments distributed among the poor. In the final battle (March 1 2, 1527) the Rajputs were completely defeated ; the Rana was wounded and escaped with difficulty, while among the slain was Rawal Udai Singh of Dungarpur.
This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS. |
Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.
