This expedition was led by his trusted courtier, Azam Humayun Lodi, and aimed to suppress the rebellion of the Tomaras and Jalal Khan at Gwalior Fort.

[2] The Sultan then redirected his focus to Gwalior, as the city had provided asylum to the rebel Jalal Khan, and therefore needed to be subdued.

[2] The siege of Gwalior by Ibrahim Lodi in 1518 took place within the larger context of the Delhi Sultanate's efforts to consolidate and expand its territories.

[2] Vikramaditya, the son and successor of Raja Man, was a respected leader who undertook the task of fortifying the defenses of the fortress.

In response, the Rajputs countered by throwing burning bags of cotton soaked in oil at the enemy, causing casualties on both sides.