The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.270
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.270
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‘Alā-ud-dīn had been no more than a few months on the throne when a large horde of Mughuls invaded his kingdom. Zafar Khān, who was sent against them, defeated them with great slaughter near Jullundur, and his victory was celebrated with rejoicings at Delhi, but his military genius rendered him an object of jealousy and suspicion to his master.