The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c21.11

v3.c21.11

In the same year Tāj-ul-Mulk was dispatched on another foray, dignified by the name of an expedition against rebels, into the districts of Koīl and Etāwah. Raja Sarwar was besieged in his fortress, but no important military success was gained. The wretched inhabitants of the country were, as usual, plundered and Sarwar purchased the retreat of the raiders by a contribution to the royal coffers and one of his oft-repeated promises to pay with more regularity in the future. On returning from Etāwah Tāj-ul-Mulk plundered Chandwār and invaded Katehr, where he compelled Mahābat Khān to pay the tribute due from him.