Draft:Mughal invasion of Bikaner (1534)

The Siege of Bikaner (1534), fought between Bikaner and Mughal empire, where Rao Jaitsi of Bikaner successfully defended his capital and defeated a Mughal army under Kamran, brother of Mughal emperor Humayun.

Background
Influence of Mughals was growing rapidly after the battle of Panipat and khanwa. Humayun sent his brother, Kamran Mirza, who took bhatner and marched towards Bikaner.

Battle
Kamran, a brother of Humayun laid a siege on the fort of Bikaner in 1534. Rao Jaitsi put up a strong defence which forced the Mughal army to retreat towards northwest in the direction of Lahore.

Aftermath
Kamran, after facing defeat at Bikaner fled towards Lahore in such a hurry that his royal umbrella fell near Chotriya and none of them stopped to pick it up.

Legend of Karni-ji
According to the Bikaneri legends, the victory was ensured due to their patron-deity Karni. The local balladeers sing how the battle field was seemed to be filled with Charan women instead of Bikaneri soldiers.