History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c7.s3.8

c7.s3.8

In answer to this, ‘Alāulmulk suggested two alternatives. Firstly, there was a vast field for conquest in Hindustan itself. The strong and independent kingdoms of Ranthambhor, Chittor, Chanderi, Malwa, Dhar, Ujjain and the provinces of Bihar and Bengal,³⁵ were still unsubdued in the north, while to the south of the Vindhyas, the field was open for innumerable enterprizes. Secondly, the Sultan could effectively check the inroads of the Mughals by strengthening the strongholds on the north-west and by appointing trustworthy commandants. And when the whole of Hindustan had been conquered and the Mughal menace ended for ever, the Sultan could, if he so wished, embark upon a policy of extra-territorial aggrandisement and send his armies abroad.