Twilight of the Sultanate c14.s3.5

c14.s3.5

The Sultan put the countryside to fire and sword. On arrival at Kharan Ghati⁴⁵ he was encountered by Vahārarāya Deva,⁴⁶ son of Bhēdachandra. The prince was defeated and he was forced to vacate his capital. They fled towards Sarguja⁴⁷ but Vahārarāya died on the way and the father followed suit because of the shock. At this Sikandar Lodī gave up their pursuit and returned to Bandūgarh.⁴⁸ He had enjoyed devastating the countryside, but now he paid for it. Provisions became so scarce that even salt was difficult to obtain.