History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c10.34

c10.34

It is clear that Halājūn was aided by the Khokhar chief, Kulchand²⁷ whom he elevated to the rank of Wazir. Khwajah Jahan marched at the head of a force which consisted of natives and Khorasanis. The Sultan also sent from the Deccan two powerful amirs, Malik Qairan Safdar and Malik Timur, keeper of drinks (sharabdar) to reinforce him. Halājūn, undismayed by the advance of the royal army, came out to oppose it and gave battle. Khwajah Jahan entered the city in triumph and slew some of the citizens, while others were flayed alive. This duty was entrusted to Muhammad bin Najib, naib Wazir,²⁸ who was a pitiless tyrant. About three hundred women of the rebels were taken captive, and sent to the fort of Gwalior where they were seen by Ibn Batūtah.²⁹