Name | Khanua Battle Field |
Type | Hill and open ground |
Location | On the outskirts of Khanua village, 60 km west of Agra and 32 km south of Bharatpur |
Past Usage | Part of the historic battle field of Khanua |
Present Usage | Memorial |
Ownership | Public |
Protection | Unprotected |
History/Significance | The battle field at Khanua was the site for the second (March 17, 1527) of the series of three major battles, victories in which gave Babur over lordship over north India. First Battle of Panipat was the first of the series, Battle of Ghaghra was the last. |
Threat | Neglect and lack of interpretation |
Remark |
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