History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c11.30

c11.30

²³ Such barbarous punishments to which the Muslim historians of Central Asia give exaggerated colour, were not uncommon in those days. The treatment accorded to the vanquished Mughals by 'Alāuddīn was in no way better than what the Mughals gave to their enemies. In spite of their inhuman punishments the Mughals were tolerant of other peoples' religions. Religious scruples did not prompt them to commit atrocious crimes.