Draft:Kirttivarman II (Chandel dynasty)

Kirttivarman Chandel II
Paramabhattaraka, Parameshwara, Param-Maheshwar, Maharajadhiraja, Raj-Rajeshwar, Raj-Rajendra, Sri-Kalanjaradhipati, Mahoba-Naresh
Sri-Kalanjaradhipati
Reign	1500-1545 CE
Coronation	1500 CE
Predecessor	Mahendravarman III
Successor	Capital occupied by Islam Shah Suri
Born	9 July 1195 Mahoba, (now part of Uttar Pradesh)
Died	Kalanjara Fort
Issue	Ramchandravarman I, Durgavati and Kamlavati
Names Maharajadhiraja Srimat Kirttivarman Deva Chandel Era dates 15th and 16th centuries Regnal name Keerat Simha
House	Yaduvanshi Haihayas, Chandravansh
Dynasty	Chandel dynasty of Jejakabhukti
Father	Mahendravarman
Religion	Pashupata Shaivism, Hinduism

Template:Infobox military person = Kirttivarman Chandel II (Hindi: कीर्तिवर्मन चन्देल, reign. 1500-1545), also known as Keerat Rai (King Keerat), Bhairava and Salivahan, was a actual last ruler of the Chandel dynasty of Mahoba. The Kings of Gajapati, Nagavanshi, Kalachuri, Baghela, Bundela, Garha dynasties were his subordinatives. He defeated Mughal emperor Babur, Humayun and killed a Suri emperor Sher Khan. But, on 27 May 1545, he was murdered by Islam Shah Suri.

In 1531 AD, Mughal Emperor Humayun led a massive army against Maharaj Kirtivarman II Chandel, who had sheltered his vassal of Orcha, Rudra Pratap Singh Bundel. . The months-long siege ended in a fierce battle, with the Chandel Rajputs emerging victorious. Humayun surrendered to Kirtivarman II to save his life. The Mughals suffered heavy losses, leaving them unable to return to Delhi. Humayun sought Kirtivarman's refuge and aid. The kind-hearted king granted him gold coins to return to Delhi, but Humayun signed a treaty before departing. . As per the treaty, Humayun sent valuable gifts and relinquished control of the Chanderi fort, previously captured by Babur from the Parihara vassal of Chandels. . The conquest of Chanderi was complete, but Babur couldn't advance further because he suffered a defeat by Kirttivarman II and had to retreat. Mughal text Humayunama of Humayun, states that Humayun wasn't able to defeat Kirttivarman II Chandel. (Snippet in reel) . Kirtivarman II also killed the Afghan Emperor Sher Khan Suri in the first siege of Kalanjara in 1545 CE and had his body blown up as well. . Kirttivarman II, also known as Kirti Simha, Bhairava Varman, and Salivahan, was the son of Maharajadhiraja Mahendravarman III Chandel. He was born in 1495 in the Haihayavanshi Chandel Yadava Royal family of Chandravanshi Rajputs and ascended the throne around 1510 CE at the age of 15, following his father' death. . He was one of the greatest devotees of Shiva and a Pashupata Shaiva. He had one son, Ramchandra Varman I, and two daughters, Durgavati and Kamlavati.