History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c4.10
History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c4.10
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c4.10
After a forced march ‘Alāūddīn crossed a pass known as Ghati Lajaura or Lasaura,† about twelve miles west of Devagiri. The valley was governed by Kānhan, a brave Hindu chief who owed allegiance to Ram Chandra. Kānhan summoned his friends and prepared to fight. In his fief there lived two ladies of high rank well versed in the art of warfare.