Draft:Conquest of Agra

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Conquest of Agra
Date1080 AD
Location
Agra, Uttarpradesh
Result Ghaznavid victory
Belligerents
Ghaznavid Dynasty Rashtrakuta dynasty of Kannauj
Commanders and leaders
Mahmud shah Gopala
Strength
40,000 Unknown

The Conquest of Agra in 1080 AD was a significant event in the history of the Indian subcontinent, pitting two powerful empires against each other: the Ghaznavid Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire of Kannauj

The Ghaznavid forces, led by (Mahmud shah) himself, launched a full-scale invasion of the Rashtrakuta territories, marching towards Agra with a massive army and laying siege to the city. The Rashtrakuta army, under the command of King Gopala, fought valiantly to defend their lands, but they were eventually overwhelmed by the superior numbers and tactics of the Ghaznavid forces[1].

The Battle

(Mahmud Shah) was the son of Ibrahim of Ghazna and appointed as governor of Punjab by him in 1075 AD[2].

The Raja of Agra offered submission but Mahmud declined it[3]. Mahmud shah led an army of Ghazis and 40,000 cavalrymen into the heart of modern Uttar Pradesh. Having reached Agra, Mahmud's troops attacked the (Raja Jaipal) and for several days were involved in fierce fighting with the defenders of the fortress, who rained down fire and missiles on the attacker's heads. In the end, the fortress was taken and Mahmud successfully captured the Agra[4][5][6].

The Raja jaipal of Agra is identified as Gopala[7][8].

Aftermath

On this journey thy army destroyed a thousand idol-temples, and thy elephants trampled over more than a hundred strongholds. Thou didst march thy army to Ujjain; Malwa trembled and fled from thee. Thy encampments were gardens, thy roads were groves. On the way to Kalinjar thy pomp obscured the light of day. The lip of infidelity became dry through fear of thee, the eye of plural-worship became blind. All the people felt alarm at thy army, and regarded it as the approach of the day of judgment[9][10][11].

See Also

• Ghaznavid invasion of Kannauj
• Siege of Hansi
• Sack of Somnath

References

  1. ^ Richards, John F. (1993). Power, Administration, and Finance in Mughal India. Variorum. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-86078-366-4.
  2. ^ Phadke, H. A. (1990). Haryana, Ancient and Medieval. Harman Publishing House. p. 87. ISBN 978-81-85151-34-2.
  3. ^ Nath, R. (1976). Some Aspects of Mughal Architecture. Abhinav Publications. p. 28. ISBN 978-81-7017-036-5.
  4. ^ C. E. Bosworth. The Later Ghaznavids: Splendour and Decay. p. 66.
  5. ^ Bloom, Jonathan; Blair, Sheila (2009-05-14). Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art & Architecture: Three-Volume Set. OUP USA. p. 30. ISBN 978-0-19-530991-1.
  6. ^ Pickthall, Marmaduke William; Asad, Muhammad (1967). Islamic Culture. Islamic Culture Board. p. 423.
  7. ^ C. E. Bosworth. The Later Ghaznavids: Splendour and Decay. p. 67.
  8. ^ Sharma, R. S. (1992). A Comprehensive History of India: A.D. 985-1206. People's Publishing House. p. 387. ISBN 978-81-7007-121-1.
  9. ^ Elliot, Sir Henry Miers (1962). The History of India, as Told by Its Own Historians: the Posthumous Papers of the Late Sir H.M. Elliot. Susil Gupta. p. 524.
  10. ^ Pant, Ashok (2012-08-31). The Truth of Babri Mosque. iUniverse. p. 268. ISBN 978-1-4759-4290-3.
  11. ^ Pickthall, Marmaduke William; Asad, Muhammad (1967). Islamic Culture. Islamic Culture Board. p. 424.
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