The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.195

v3.c20.195

Early in 1256 Maḥmūd and Balban marched to punish Qutlugh Khān, who advanced to Budaun and defeated a detachment sent against him. As the main body of the army approached he retired and contrived to elude Balban's pursuit and on May 1 the army returned to Delhi. After its return Qutlugh attempted to conquer his old fief, Kara-Mānikpur, but was defeated by Sanjar Chast and endeavoured to retreat into the Punjab in order to seek service at Lahore under Jalāl-ud-dīn. He followed the line of the Himālaya and marched to Santaurgarh¹, where he gained the support of Ranpāl, raja of Sirmūr, but on January 8, 1257, Balban marched from Delhi and Qutlugh fled. Balban continued his advance, driving both Qutlugh and the raja before him and, after plundering Sirmūr², returned to Delhi on May 15.