Twilight of the Sultanate c8.s1.8

c8.s1.8

With Delhi in his hands, Iqbāl Khan became keen to reclaim as much of the lost territory of the Sultanate as possible. Paucity of resources, however, prevented him from undertaking any major operations. In November, 1399 (Rabiul Avval 802 H)⁹ he marched to Bayana against its ruler Shams Khan Auhadī. He defeated him between Nūh and Tappal,¹⁰ but did not occupy Bayana¹¹ and pushed on to Katehar.¹² After exacting tribute from its ruler Rai Vīra Singh,¹³ Iqbāl Khan returned to Delhi.