The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c12.158

v1.c12.158

"But this vile infidel advanced in opposition to the standards of the Sulṭān with 8,000 cavalry, 30,000 infantry, and 300 elephants. The earth groaned under the pain of their boots. And when the distance between the two armies was but small, the infidel began to delay the commencement of the battle and the onset, in order that the rear of the troops and those men of the army who were coming up behind the others should arrive. The Sulṭān perceived this stratagem and hastened forward, and wrested the power of choice from his hand."³