Events from the year 1559 in India.
Events
- The Mughal Emperor Akbar captures Ranthambore Fort
Births
- 16 March Amar Singh I, later Maharana of Mewar is born in Chittor Fort (dies 1620)
Deaths
- Sikandar Shah Suri, sixth rule of Sur dynasty
- Fernão Lopes de Castanheda, Portuguese historian and author of "History of the discovery and conquest of India" dies (born c 1500)
See also
References