History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c8.12

c8.12

The date of 'Alāūddīn's invasion of Jaisalmer given by the bards is doubtful as 'Alāūddīn had not even ascended the throne in 1295 A.D. But *Tarīkh-i-M'āsūmī*, probably the only Persian history which refers to this invasion, mentions that the army of 'Alāūddīn raided Jaisalmer on its way to Gujarat (1299) and the date of M'āsūm is quite acceptable in view of the fact that the Rajput bards were not very keen on citing dates and even where they have done they are liable to be incorrect. Mīr M'āsūm says:—