Rana Sanga - Victories Over Ibrahim Lodi

Victories Over Ibrahim Lodi

Rana then turned his attention towards North Eastern Rajasthan that was under control of Delhi. He invaded this province when a serious rebellion in Delhi had diverted attention of Ibrahim Lodi. Rajputs scored several successes and captured much territories that included the fort of Ranthambore. Ibrahim Lodi was angry at this and decided to teach Rana Sanga a lesson and invaded Mewar after rebellion in Delhi was crushed.

Rana Sanga immediately invaded enemy country – Rajputs fought Afghans of Lodi at Khatauli (Gwalior) in 1517-18. Rana lost left arm and was crippled in one leg but he won and captured a lot of enemy land. Lodi stunned by this Rajput aggression that was not there for last 300 years, once more attacked Rana Sanga’s country in 1518-19 period but was humbled at Dholpur. Lodi repeatedly fought Rana Sanga only to be defeated on all occasion and lost a good part of his land in Rajasthan - boundary of Rana Sanga now extended within a striking distance from Agra.