History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c5.17

c5.17

*Fourthly*, during his return from Devagiri ‘Alāuddīn was also in a great hurry, (1) because he had to avoid any skirmishes with the Hindu kingdoms which lay on the way (except that he attacked the fortress of Asīrgarh) and which were probably invited by Ram Deva to help him. (2) Because he was afraid of his enemies conspiring at the court against him. (3) Because the rainy season was fast approaching.