History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c9.s1.5

c9.s1.5

On Monday the 8th of Jamādius Sani 702 (January 28th, 1303)⁴ 'Alāuddīn marched at the head of large army to conquer Chittor. Amīr Khusrau, historian and poet laureate accompanied the sultan on this expedition. He has left a graphic description of the citadel, its siege and final surrender. On his arrival in Chittor the sultan pitched his tents between the two rivers Gambheri and Berach, while the troops encircled the whole town, the right and left wings of the army encamping on either side of the fort. The sultan planted his flag on a hillock, known as Chattravardi or Chittorī on which he held his court and directed the operations of the siege personally.