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Sultan sent his congratulations, and a man date conferring the command of 15
fortresses and other presents in return for them. Nanda also sent much treasure and
precious gems for the acceptance of the Sultan."9 The panegyrical accounts by Muslim chroniclers however prove the fact that after
a long investment Mahmud could not capture Kalanjara, and the campaign ended with mutual
gifts and compliments. The roaring tiger became purring friend of
Vidyadhara. Mahmud returned and gave up his ambitions as regards the Gangetic Valley.10
9 TA. 14. KZA, 70-80,
10 IA. 1908, 142 |
