The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c17.s5.426

v1.c17.s5.426

“ The Sulṭān left Banārasī with the intention of pursuing the Rāī of Jājnagar, who had fled to an island in the river, having let loose a fierce elephant to occupy the attention of his enemies and to divert them from pursuing them. For three days the army was actively engaged in endeavouring to take him alive, but failed. By the Sulṭān's orders he was then slain, and the Sulṭān with his army entered the fort.¹