The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.107
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.107
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Delhi still remained in the hands of the Chauhān Rājputs and was a nucleus of aggressive national and religious sentiment and a formidable obstacle to the progress of the Muslim arms. From Meerut, therefore, Aibak marched thither, and in December, 1192, or January, 1193, captured the city which was destined to be the capital of the Islamic power in India. In 1193 he made it his headquarters, but allowed himself no repose there.