The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c28.304

v2.c28.304

ments. His Dīwān, or Mahtea, by name Aj Deo, was not disposed to surrender so easily as his master, and gave his enemies much trouble, until he was compelled to capitulate in consequence of a severe drought having dried up all the reservoirs of water in the forts. ‘On Monday, the 20th of Rajab, the garrison, in an extreme state of weakness and distraction came out of the fort and by compulsion left their native place empty,’ ‘and the fort of Kalinjar which was celebrated throughout the world for being so strong as the wall of Alexander,’ was taken. ‘The temples were converted into mosques, and abodes of goodness, and the ejaculation of the bead-counters and the voices of the summoners to prayer ascended to the highest heaven, and the very name of idolatry was annihilated.’ ‘Fifty thousand men came under the collar of slavery and the plain became as pitch with Hindus.’ Elephants and cattle, and countless arms also, became the spoil of the victors. ‘The reins of victory were then directed towards Mahoba, and the government of Kālinjar was conferred on Hazabbaru-d-dīn Hasan Arnal.’¹