The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.188
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.188
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In November Balban led an expedition against Chāhad the Achārya, raja of Chanderī and Narwar and the most powerful Hindu chieftain in Mālwa. He is said to have been able to place in the field 5000 horse and 200,000 foot, but he was defeated and his capital was taken, though no permanent settlement was made in Mālwa, and the army returned to Delhi on April 24, 1252, with much booty and many captives.