[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937) › c19.s2.t2.22 # History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest c19.s2.t2.22 History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest c19.s2.t2.22 - **Language:** English ### [c19.s2.t2.22](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.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 - [Previous: c19.s2.t2.21](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c19.s2.t2.21) - [Next: c19.s2.t2.23](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c19.s2.t2.23) - [Up: c19.s2.t2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c19.s2.t2) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c19.s2.t2.22](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c19.s2.t2.22) · Pramāṇa