History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c7.90

c7.90

men, but the imperialists overpowered him and drove him into the walls of the fort where they entrenched themselves against the enemy. The fort was besieged, and the Sultan decided to starve the enemy into submission. The supplies were cut off, and the fortifications were attacked by the imperialists, who repulsed the beleaguered garrison with heavy losses. The prolongation of the siege for eight months exhausted the patience of the forlorn hope of Kondhana and in sheer despair they purchased their freedom by acknowledging the supremacy of Dihli.