In the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556, the Mughals avoided direct confrontation with the 500 war elephants of the army led by Hindu minister Hemu. Instead, the Mughal cavalry moved around the flanks and rear, targeting the elephants, their legs, and their drivers. These attacks created confusion and disrupted Hemu’s formation. When Hemu was struck in the eye by an arrow, his demoralized troops fled or surrendered.
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