The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c22.46
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. III: Turks and Afghans v3.c22.46
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Sikandar again spent the rainy season at Āgra, and early in 1508 marched to attack Narwar, usually included in the kingdom of Mālwa, but now, apparently, subject to Gwalior. He first sent Jalāl Khān Lodī, governor of Kālpī, against the fortress, and followed him from Āgra. On his arrival at Narwar Jalāl Khān drew up his army to receive him, and he was so impressed by its strength and warlike appearance as to become jealous of its leader's power and apprehensive of his motives, and resolved to degrade him.