Mir Abdul Aziz

Mir Abdul Aziz was a commander in the Mughal Empire.

Mir Abdul Aziz
Allegiance	Mughal Empire
Rank	Commander
Battles / wars	Battle of Bayana Battle of Khanwa

Battle of Bayana

Main article: Battle of Bayana

Abdul Aziz was appointed by Babur to lead an advance guard to check Rana Sanga's advance. However he was defeated at the Battle of Bayana.^[1]

Battle of Khanwa

In 1527 Abdul Aziz participated in the Battle of Khanwa where he led a contingent of the Mughal Army and the Mughals inflicted a defeat on the Rajputs led by Rana Sanga during this battle. Rana Sanga got badly wounded by an arrow during the battle and was subsequently removed from the battleground in unconscious state by Prithviraj Kachwaha of Amber. ^[2]

References

1. Hooja, Rima (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa. p. 454. ISBN 9788129115010. From Baburs memoirs we learn that Sanga's success against the Mughal advance guard commanded by Abdul Aziz and other forces at Bayana, severely demoralised the fighting spirit of Baburs troops encamped near Sikri.
2. Rima Hooja (2006). A HISTORY OF RAJASTHAN (PB). Rupa & Company. ISBN 978-81-291-1501-0. As the battle raged on, the tide inexorably turned against Sanga. Severely wounded, Sanga lost consciousness and in that state, was carried away from the battlefield by loyal supporters to a nearby site called Baswa