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Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 37.8.7

History of the Rise of the Mahomedan Power in India (Briggs) 37.8.7

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37.8.7

because the inner fort, to which Luddur Dew had retired, was insufficient to contain the whole. Luddur Dew, driven to this extremity, purchased peace by presenting 300 elephants, 7000 horses, and money and jewels to a large amount; agreeing, at the same time, to pay an annual tribute. Mullik Kafoor, after this advantageous peace, returned with his army to Dehly. He despatched before him the account of his victories, which was read from the pulpit, and public rejoicings were ordered. On his approach to the city, the King himself came out to the Chuhootra Nasiry, near the Budaoon gate, to receive him, and there the conqueror laid all the spoils at his sovereign's feet.