Battle of Karnal

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Battle of Karnal (February 24, 1739), was a battle and great victory of Nadir Shah over Mughal emperor of India, Muhammad Shah. It took place during Nadir Shah's invasion in India.

The battle took place at Karnal, 110 km (70 miles) north of Delhi, India. Muhammad and his army were defeated soundly. Nadir's army consisted of about 55,000 troops, and Muhammad's army is said to have numbered approximately 150,000 and not 15,000 as noted by several modern revisionists. This is because of the large number of military losses that was greater than the latter number. Within three hours, clearly outmanouevered by the Iranians the great Mughal forces had suffered heavy losses and over 20,000 combatants had been killed or wounded. The rest of Mughal Indian army ran away in all directions. Muhammad Shah was captured and took as hostage. Nadir Shah and entered with him in Delhi two weeks after the battle.

External links

http://www.haryana-online.com/History/battle_of_karnal.htm
[Nadir Shah's invasion in India]

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