History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c16.2

c16.2

The main aims of the Sultans of Delhi in general and of 'Alāūddīn in particular were the conquest of independent kingdoms of India and of repulsing the Mughal invasions. The number of Mughal invasions in the time of 'Alāūddīn was the largest compared with the times of his predecessors and successors. So formidable were the onslaughts of the Mughals that on more than one occassion it appeared as if the empire would be lost to them. In such circumstances the reorganization of the state army was a great necessity and 'Alāūddīn took various measures to improve the strength, administration and morale of the army.