History of Mediaeval Hindu India (being a History of India from 600 to 1200 A.D.) v3.c33.s3.11

v3.c33.s3.11

"In the year 399 H (1008 A.D.), Mahmud having collected his forces determined to invade Hindustan and punish Anandapāla who had shown much insolence during the late invasion of Multan. Anandapāla invited the aid of other Hindu kings who now considered the expulsion of the Mahomedans from India as a sacred duty. Accordingly, Rajas of Ujjain, Gwalior, Kalanjar, Kanauj, Delhi and Ajmer entered into a confederacy and collected an army greater than ever had marched against Sabuktagin. Anandapāla himself took command and advanced against Mahmud. The two armies met on the plains of Peshawar and encamped facing each other. They remained so for 40 days, neither side showing any eagerness to come to action. The troops of the idolators daily increased. The infidel Gakkhars also joined them in great strength. The Hindu females sold their jewels and sent the proceeds from distant parts to supply their husbands with necessaries. Those who were poor contributed from their earnings by spinning cotton and other labour".