Firishta's History (Gulshan-i Ibrāhīmī) 6.2.2

6.2.2

It is said that, in those days, a custom prevailed among the Hindoos, that whatever raja was twice overpowered by strangers, became disqualified to reign. Jeipal, in compliance with this custom, resigned his crown to his son; and, having ordered a funeral pile to be prepared, he set fire to it with his own hands, and perished therein. In the month of Mohurrum, of the year three hundred and ninety-three, Mahmood again marched into Seestan, and brought Khuluf prisoner to Ghizny. Finding, also, that the tribute from Hindoostan had not been paid, in the year three hundred and ninety-five, he directed his march towards the city of Bhateea; and passing through the province of Moultan arrived before that place. Bhateea was fortified with an exceedingly high wall, and surrounded by a deep and broad ditch. It was at that time governed by Raja Beejy Ray, who, having greatly molested the Mahomedan governors, whom Mahmood had established in Hindoostan, also refused to pay his proportion of the tribute to Anundpal, the son of Jeipal, on whom he was dependent. When Mahmood entered the territories of Beejy Ray, that prince drew out his troops to receive him; and taking possession of strong posts, engaged the Mahomedans for the space of three days, during which time they suffered so much, that they were on the point of abandoning their enterprize.