1559 in India

Events from the year 1559 in India.

Events

 * The Mughal Emperor Akbar captures Ranthambore Fort

Births

 * 16 March Amar Singh I, later Maharana of Mewar is born in Chittor Fort (dies 1620)

Deaths

 * Sikandar Shah Suri, sixth rule of Sur dynasty
 * Fernão Lopes de Castanheda, Portuguese historian and author of "History of the discovery and conquest of India" dies (born c 1500)