Tribute to Rana Sanga on his birth anniversary. He defeated IbrahimLodhi (last Lodhi Sultan of Delhi) in the Battle of Khatoli in 1518. The Lodhi army were 'scattered like dead leaves' in this battle. Rana Sanga lost an eye, an arm, & an arrow made him lame for life.

After winning the Battle of Khatoli, the Rana did not sit on his throne. He instead surprised everyone by sitting on the ground among the lesser nobles. The whole court was bewildered. They asked Rana the reason. He replied that he had lost an arm & had become lame.

Hence he was not fit for the throne. Medini Rai, a Rajput chief, then took Rana Sanga by his hand & made him sit on his throne.
Irony is we have Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Road in the capital city of India - in the name of invaders who plundered Bharat.

The Lodhi dynasty, of Afghan origin (that ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1451 to 1526) were gone and their rule ended centuries ago. Yet we celebrate them everyday. This happens in India only! There is no evidence in Indian record that Rana Sanga invited Babur to India.

It was Daulat Khan Lodhi, Subedar of Punjab and relative of Delhi Sultan Ibrahim Lodhi who invited Babur to India. Yes Rana Sanga did get the news that Babur was on his way to attack the Delhi Sultanate. He did plan that when Babur would attack Delhi, he would attack Agra.

And he never sided with Babur & Mughal forces. He fought against Babur in Khanwa in alliance with other chiefs, but was defeated (Sanga's first & last defeat). Had Rana Sanga invited Babur he would have definitely sided with Mughals.

Rana prepared for another battle against Babur, but the Rana's own chiefs poisoned him to death. There were/are no dearth of traitors. Had Rana Sanga not been poisoned and had he involved in a 2nd battle against Babur, history of India would have been different.

Another note added for those who say Sanga invited Babur to defeat Ibrahim Lodhi. Truth is Rana Sanga defeated Ibrahim Lodhi twice - in Khatoli & Dholpur. Why will Rana need help of Babur to defeat Ibrahim Lodhi? He also defeated Gujrat Sultanate & won many more battles.

He never lost a battle except one against Babur in Khanwa.

Note to those who are quoting Babarnamah: Most Muslim historians hide details. (And many of their records are authentic too except few).

For example details about Mahmud of Ghazni being defeated by Sangramaraja of Kashmir do not find mention in main records on Mahmud. Similarly Bakhtiyar Khilji being defeated by Raja Prithu of Assam don't find mention in main records about Khilji.

Similarly Alauddin Khilji's story main reason on his attack of Chittor attributed to Padmavati but actually mines/wealth of that and nearby region attracted him not Padmavati.

Mewar of Rana Sanga & Rana Pratap was one of the only few regions in Rajasthan that never surrendered or sided with Mughals. It is a long account. A deep study will help analyse everything.

Maybe someone from the Lodhi clan faked as messenger of Sanga.

Because not only Daulat Khan but also another enemy of Lodhis Alam Khan also invited Babur. So a 3rd proposal might have well convinced Babur. Had Rana Sanga invited Babur he would have definitely sided with Mughals.

And this note for is those quoting BipanChandra from NCERT book that Rana Sanga sided with Mughals inviting Babur: Same Bipan Chandra described Bhagat Singh in Delhi University book as 'revolutionary TERRORIST', not 'freedom fighter'.

Our own people calling Bhagat Singh a terrorist! Bipin Chandra is the final word? I don't think so!