Twilight of the Sultanate c9.s2.19

c9.s2.19

Accordingly, in a.d. 1416-17 (819 H.)³⁸ the Vazīr was sent with a large army to Bayana and thence to Gwalior; both had assumed independence during the decade of decline. At Bayana, Malik Karīm-ul-Mulk, brother of Shams Khan Auhadī the founder of the house, came to wait upon him and the town was spared, but Gwalior was sacked and its Rai compelled to pay the tribute. Once more Tājul Mulk crossed the Jumna opposite Chandwār and taking the old route entered Katehār. He exactted tribute from Virama Singh, and then returned to Delhi.