He was compelled to take to flight with very few companions, but his great personal courage and daring struck the army of his opponents with such dismay that they again returned to their allegiance and Baber regained his kingdom.
See also Lane-Poole, Baber (Rulers of India Series), 1899.
At the beginning of the 16th century the Rajput power began to revive, only to be overthrown by Baber at Fatehpur Sikri in 1527.
His name was Zahir ud-din-Mahomet, and he was given the surname of Baber, meaning the tiger.