Person

Hemu

1501–1556 · 16th century · Also known as Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya

Hemu was a Hindu general and minister of the Sur Empire who rose from a merchant background to command the armies of Adil Shah Suri. After winning many battles against Afghan rivals and the Mughals, he took Delhi in 1556 and proclaimed himself king as Vikramaditya. Weeks later he was wounded by an arrow at the Second Battle of Panipat, captured and executed.

Hemu
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