[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [The Sultanate of Delhi, 711–1526 A.D.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.srivastava-1950) › c19.s6.5 # The Sultanate of Delhi, 711–1526 A.D. c19.s6.5 The Sultanate of Delhi, 711–1526 A.D. c19.s6.5 - **Language:** English ### [c19.s6.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.srivastava-1950.c19.s6.5) Inspite, however, of the above measures, a Mongol army, led by Ali Beg, a descendant of Changiz Khan, raided the Panjab and, evading the frontier garrisons, appeared in the neighbourhood of Amroha, plundering and burning the country on the way. Malik Kafur and Ghazi Malik were sent to encounter the invaders. They intercepted the invader while they were on their return journey, laden with huge plunder. The Mongols were defeated and their leaders were taken prisoners. The two topmost Mongol chiefs were trampled to death by elephants. Other prisoners were put to death and their heads were built into the walls of the fortress of Siri. It was after this that the veteran military commander, Ghazi Malik, was appointed governor of the Panjab in 1305. He successfully defended the frontier throughout Ala-ud-din’s reign. The Mongols appeared again in 1306. Crossing the Indus near Multan, they proceeded towards the Himalayas. plundering the country as usual. Ghazi Malik successfully barred their passage and attacked and killed a large number of them. Fifty thousand of the invaders, including their leader, Kabk, were taken prisoners. They were put to death and their wives and children were sold as slaves. - [Previous: c19.s6.4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.srivastava-1950.c19.s6.4) - [Next: c19.s6.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.srivastava-1950.c19.s6.6) - [Up: c19.s6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.srivastava-1950.c19.s6) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.srivastava-1950.c19.s6.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.srivastava-1950.c19.s6.5) · Pramāṇa