The Legacy of Muslim Rule in India c11.s6.6

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In 1231 Sultan Iltutmish attacked Gwalior, and captured a large number of slave.¹⁰⁶ Minhaj Siraj Jurjani writes that Sultan Balbans taking captives, and his capture of the dependents of the great Ranas cannot be recounted.¹⁰⁷ Talking of his war in Avadh against Trailokyavarman of the Chandela dynasty (Dalaki wa Malaki of Minhaj), the chronicler says that all the infidel wives, sons and dependents and children fell into the hands of the victors.¹⁰⁸ In 1253, in his campaign against Ranthambhor also Balban appears to have captured many prisoners. In 1259, in an attack on Haryana (the Shiwalik Hills), many women and children were enslaved.¹⁰⁹ Twice Balban led expeditions against Kampil, Patiali, and Bhojpur, and in the process captured a large number of women and children. In Katehar he ordered a general massacre of the male population of above eight years of age and carried away the women and children.¹¹⁰