The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.284

v3.c20.284

On the third or fourth day after the rebellion had broken out Malik Hamīd-ud-dīn, entitled Amīr-i-Kūh, assembled his sons and relations, forced the western gate of the city, marched through to the Bhandarkāl gate and there maintained himself against the determined attacks of the rebels. His small force was gradually swelled by the adhesion of some loyal citizens, and by a reinforcement of troops from some of the districts near the capital, and he sallied forth from his quarters at the Bhandarkāl gate, defeated the rebels, and slew Hājī Maulā with his own hand. The troops recaptured the Red Palace, beheaded the unfortunate Sayyid, and sent his head to the royal camp. ‘Alā-ud-dīn still remained before Ranthambhor but sent Ulugh Khān to Delhi to see that order was thoroughly restored.