History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c8.24

c8.24

But Hammīr was not to be cowed down. He declined to betray his guests into the hands of those who were determined to kill them. He sent word that he did not want to court the sultan's enmity, but he was not afraid of it either. To the gallant Chouhān the promise of shelter to the Mughal nobles as well as the ancient glory of his house formed the severest justification for accepting the challenge of the Muslim generals.