Twilight of the Sultanate c15.s1.60

c15.s1.60

The Sultan then turned his attention to Gwalior. Gwalior had provided asylum to the rebel Jalāl Khan and it must be reduced. This was in consonance with the expansionist policy of the Lodī Kings. The occasion was also favourable for the brave Raja Mān Singh had recently died.⁵⁷ Besides, its reduction would add a feather to Ibrāhīm's cap for his predecessor had not been able to take it despite his best efforts.⁵⁸