History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c9.24

c9.24

powerful prince who, when he heard of the projected invasion, entrenched himself within the fortress and organised his defence. The Sultan marched with an army of 100,000 warriors to fight the battle of Islam and defeated the infidels. According to Badr-i-Chach, a night attack was ordered, and the walls of the fort were battered down after which the victorious army returned to Dihli. The author of the *Sirat-i-Firuz Shahi* who wrote not long after Muhammad's death in mentioning this expedition says that at the request of the Rai of the place the temple of Jwalamukhi was spared, and the Rai was restored to his former dignity.