The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.436

v3.c20.436

In the following year, 1339-40, came news of another serious rebellion in the Deccan. ‘Alī Shāh Kar (‘the Deaf’), an officer serving under Qutlugh Khān, was sent to collect and escort to Daulatābād the revenue due from the province of Gulbarga, the defencelessness of which tempted him to rebellion. He attacked and slew Bhairon, the Hindu officer who held Gulbarga, raised a force by means of the treasure which he should have conveyed to Daulatābād, marched to Bīdar, slew the governor, and occupied the town. Here, however, he was defeated by Qutlugh Khān, surrendered to him, and was sent to Delhi.