On March 16, 1527, Emperor Babur led his forces to victory in the Battle of Khanua, Rajasthan. 

The battle between Mughal Emperor Babur and the Maharana of Mewar, Rana Sanga began the morning of March 16. The fighting would rage on for 10 hours, with Babur’s use of artillery and matchlock guns playing a significant role in defeating Sanga, especially Sanga’s elephant troops.  With this victory, Babur would be able to solidify his control over north India. The Mughal empire would continue until the British deposed them 1857. 

Once again, we return to Uzbekistan, where Babur is a national hero, for a beautiful set of stamps. They issued a series to celebrate 525th Anniversary of his birth.  

Babur – warrior, leader, writer, diplomat and poet. 
Zakhiriddin Mukhammad Babur
From the series 525th Anniversary of the Birth of Zahriddin Muhammad Babur
Uzbekistan Post issued February 14, 2008
Designer: U. Yusupaliev using a portrait done between 1605-1615, Ink, opaque watercolour and gold on paper

 The rest of the series explores various points in the emperor’s life.

Stamps in order:

• • • • • • • • • • Babur’s Coronation and Accession to the Throne of Ferghana
                  • Setting Kabul Fortress Free from the Mutiny
                  • Khodja Seyaran Spring in the Vicinity of Kabul
                  • Inhabitants of Samarkand Welcome Babur
                  • Babur Surveys the Palaces of Man Singh and Bikramajit
                  • Babur Surveys the Mausoleum in the Environs of Delhi
                  • Babur Receives the Ambassador of Bengalia
                  • Babur in Herat at Sultan Husein’s House