The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.215

v3.c20.215

In 1268–69 Balban led his army into the Salt Range with the object, primarily, of preparing for the re-establishment of the royal authority in the Punjab, and, secondarily of obtaining a supply of horses for his army. His operations were successful; the Hindus were defeated and plundered and so many horses were taken that the price of a horse in his camp fell to thirty or forty *tangas*.