The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India: A History of the Establishment and Progress of the Turkish Sultanate of Delhi, 1206–1290 A.D. c12.61

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The revolution was complete, but it took time to normalise the people’s lives. Delhi was a stronghold of the Turkish party and Firoz for some months preferred to stay away at Kilokhari. His opponents, however, soon realised the futility of clinging to a retrogressive ideal and gradually came to terms. His unassuming and peaceable nature soon removed the popular dislike for his rule, and the Delhi citizens confirmed the new regime by tendering their allegiance. On the invitation of Fakhruddin, the most respected survivor of the vanquished party, Firoz eventually entered Delhi and was seated on the throne of his illustrious master¹.