The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.58
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c20.58
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Mahmūd’s vanity was flattered after his return by the receipt of complimentary letters from the Caliph al-Qādir Billāh conferring fresh titles on him, distinguishing his sons in the same manner, and formally recognizing him as ruler of Khurāsān, Hindūstān, Sīstān, and Khvārazm, the whole of which great empire, with the exception of India, where he held only one province, actually acknowledged his sway.