Background
A battle was fought between Rana Sanga and Sultan of Delhi Ibrahim Lodi at Dholpur (Battle of Dholpur) in 1519 A.D. In this fierce battle Sultan was defeated. With this defeat the territories acquired by Sultan Sikander Lodi, father of Sultan Ibrahim Lodi fell into the hands of the Rana Snaga, following the victory he captured most of the parts of present day Rajasthan. Chanderi was one of the territories which fell into the hands of the Rana Sanga, which was granted to Medini Rai (lieutenant of Rana Sanga) as a fief for his contribution in the battle.
The
Sultan Mahmud of Malwa intruded on Chanderi. Rana Sanga came across
this news and marched against the Sultan Mahmud to teach him a lesson.
Battle
Rana Sanga was Reinforced by the Rathors of Merta
under Rao Viramdeva. Sultan Mahmud Khilji II was accompanied by the Gujarat
auxiliaries under Asaf Khan. Rana Sanga advanced with a large army from Chittor
and met Sultan Mahmud at Gargon.
As soon as the battle started the a fierce charge
was made by Rajput Cavalry and tore through the Gujarat Cavalry, the few
remnants that survived fled in every direction that they could find. Asaf
Khan's son was killed, and Asaf Khan himself sought safety in flight. The
Rajput cavalry after routing the Gujarat auxiliaries turned towards the Malwa(Sultan’s)
forces. The Sultan's forces fought bravely but could not withstand the furious
charge of the Rajput cavalry and sustained a complete defeat. Most of the Sultan’s
officers were killed and the army was completely destroyed. Sultan Mahmud was
trounced (wounded and bleeding )and taken prisoner.
The first major battle of Rana Sanga was the “Battle
of Gagron” in 1519, with Sultan Mahmood of Malwa. Sultan Mahmud (Shihab-ud-Din
Mahmud Shah II) was trounced and taken prisoner in the war. Rana Sanga extended
traditional chivalry and benevolence to him. Sultan Mahmud was treated like a
guest and his kingdom was restored to him by the Rana.
After the battle
With
traditional Rajput Magnanimity and benevolence, Rana Sanga treated Sultan
with honor and on a condition of subjugation Rana Sanga restored Sultan his
kingdom. A jeweled crown and belt left as a family heirloom
by Sultan Hoshang Shah, the first king of Malwa was given to Rana Sanga as a ransom
by Sultan Mahmud.
According to Ferishta the conduct of Rana Sanga may illustrate the chivalrous character of the Rajputs. "His (Sultan Mahmud) Enemy Rana Sanga of Chittor, caused him to be bought into his own tent, dressed his wounds, attended him in person, and showed him every mark of attention; and after his recovery, furnished him with an escort of one thousand Rajput horse, who conducted him back to Mandu, where he resumed the reins of government".
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