Tarikh-i Alfi 2.2

2.2

The property and treasure of all their forts fell into the hands of the Muhammadans, together with 5000 Muhammadans who were imprisoned in them. These, having been set free, joined the victorious army. When the Muhammadan army had settled affairs with Raja Deopal Harnama, who was superior to all the kings of Hind in power and grandeur, they directed their attention to another Raja, named Mab Balri, who, when he received the intelligence thereof, set his troops in order, and advanced with a determination to fight with the Muhammadans. Upon the meeting of the two armies, the fire of battle was kindled; and notwithstanding the inferiority of the Muhammadan forces, which did not amount to one-tenth of those opposed to them, by the help of Providence their victorious banners prevailed. The Raja was sent to perdition, and 5000 of his army fell on the field of battle. The Muhammadans took considerable booty and many prisoners. When the chiefs of Hind were informed of these circumstances, they gave in their submission, and by assenting to pay tribute, kept themselves free from the destructive swords of the Muhammadans. Anno 471 after the death of Muhammad (481 H.=1088 A.D.). When Ibrahim, son of Mas'ud, was satisfied that there was no apprehension of any opposition from the Saljukians, he despatched an army towards Hindustan, and conquered several places that had not been captured by his predecessors, notwithstanding their power.