History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c6.52

c6.52

After the battle was over, Ghazi Malik remained for seven days on the field of battle, obviously to organise his forces for a determined bout of action with the ‘infidels.’ Having possessed himself of considerable spoil, the victorious general commenced his march towards Dihli to deal a decisive blow. He encamped at Indarpat near the tomb of Raziyah. Reduced to sore straits, Khusrau began to look for help in all quarters. Like one “despised by fortune or worsted in gambling,” he brought out all the treasures from Kilughari and Dihli. All records and account books were burnt, and the exchequer was emptied to win the support of the army. He gave the soldiers two-and-a-half years’ pay in advance and showered gifts recklessly to prevent defection in the royal army. But this prodigality proved of no avail; the soldiers, who knew that Ghazi Malik’s cause was just and righteous, accepted his gold, but gave up all intention of fighting against him, and quietly betook to