After winning a battle on the outskirts of this city in 1556, Hemu captured this city and declared himself Vikramaditya in an elaborate coronation ceremony.
After winning a battle on the outskirts of this city in 1556, Hemu captured this city and declared himself Vikramaditya in an elaborate coronation ceremony. Afsharid forces under Nadir Shah brutally sacked this city after winning the Battle of Karnal, carrying away priceless treasures such as the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Peacock Throne. A sultanate named for this city, which was ruled at the time by the Lodi Dynasty, was dismantled after the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. This city contains the Red Fort, from which emperors such as Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb reigned. For 10 points, name this seat of Mughal power, which contains the capital of modern-day India.
After winning a battle on the outskirts of this city in 1556, Hemu captured this city and declared himself Vikramaditya in an elaborate coronation ceremony.
Delhi [accept Battle of Delhi; accept Delhi Sultanate; prompt on New Delhi]