History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c24.66

c24.66

How could 'Alāuddīn build so extensively, and beautify what he built? The answer is not far to seek. Architectural enterprises require large sums of money, and the Southern expeditions of the Sultan, as well as his revenue regulations, brought him immense wealth. Moreover, 'Alāuddīn put an end to the Mughal menace which had threatened the very existence of the Sultanate. His best architectural works were accomplished after 1311, by which time the Mongols had been completely hurled back behind the North-West frontier and immense wealth had been brought from the Deccan. Some of the master craftsmen were foreigners who flocked to his capital from outside, and gave an exotic touch to his buildings, but, as their execution was largely in the hands of the indigenous supervisors and architects, they left an unmistakable impress of the land of their origin.