The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India: A History of the Establishment and Progress of the Turkish Sultanate of Delhi, 1206–1290 A.D. c8.29

c8.29

Iltutmish at last became master of the Delhi state but the schism had an adverse effect on the outlying areas of its attenuated dominion. In Lakhnauti, Ali Mardan assumed independent sovereign status and began to behave like an emperor². Qubachah occupied Multan and extended his dominions to include Bhatinda, Kuhram and Sarsuti; and on Aram's death even possessed himself of Lahore³. Rajput chiefs withheld tribute and repudiated allegiance. The small Chauhana principality of Jalor, whom Aibak had forced to submission, declared independence; Ranthambhor, given as an appanage to Prithviraja's son, also ceased to acknowledge vassalage.