History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c3.s2.11

c3.s2.11

Particularly his giving his daughter in marriage to Alghū must have produced a very bad impression on the nobility and populace of Delhi. In distant Kara, the rendezvous of the discontented Amīrs, the stories of the sultan's disgrace and defeat must have been repeated with added warmth to 'Alāuddīn who himself must have felt humiliated at the cowardice of his uncle and father-in-law. But he did not give expression to his resentment as Malik Ahmad Chap so often did. He continued to protest his obedience and loyalty.