History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest c19.s2.t2.22

c19.s2.t2.22

Next, Sihābuddin marched to the fort of Asni, where Jayacandra had deposited his treasure; there much precious spoil of all kinds fell into the hands of the victors.³ He then proceeded to the other important town of the kingdom, viz., Benares, “which is the centre of the country of Hind;” here the invaders destroyed over one thousand temples, and “raised mosques on their foundations.”⁴ Sihābuddin bestowed the government of the conquered territories upon Qutbuddin, “the most celebrated and exalted servant of the State,” in