Twilight of the Sultanate c13.s3.65

c13.s3.65

Besides, the Afghans had learnt the art of scorched-earth policy. Jaunpur armies always suffered for lack of food and fodder on their march towards Delhi. They had even to bring supplies from Jaunpur and sometimes desertions took place in their army when their supplies were cut off.¹¹⁵ In the last campaign fought on the banks of the Kalī Nadī, Bahlūl managed to cut off Husain's water supply and brought about his defeat. From that time on he was almost a fugitive and his doom was ensured.¹¹⁶