History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c2.s1.3

c2.s1.3

The news of this formidable revolt lashed Jalāluddīn into action. He appointed his eldest son Khān-i-Khānān as vice-regent at Kīlughari and himself marched out to crush the rebellion. After crossing the Jumna he divided his troops. One portion of the army was sent in advance under the command of Arkalī Khān¹⁴ and the other proceeded under his own command about ten of twelve kos behind his son's.¹⁵