`Abd al-Qadir Bada'uni, quoted from Goel, Sita Ram (2001). The story of Islamic imperialism in India. ISBN 9788185990231 Ch. 6
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His nephew Alauddin led an expedition to Vidisha in 1292 AD. According to Badauni, Alauddin “brought much booty to the Sultan and the idol which was the object of worship of the Hindus, he caused to be cast in front of the Badaun gate to be trampled upon by the people. The services of Alauddin were highly appreciated, the jagir of Oudh also was added to his other estates.”
— `Abd al-Qadir Bada'uni on Khalji dynasty
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Source: Wikiquote: "Khalji dynasty" (Quotes, Alauddin Khalji and his generals: See also Alauddin Khalji and Ulugh Khan, Malik Kafur)
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About `Abd al-Qadir Bada'uni
ʿAbd-ul-Qadir Bada'uni (c. 21 August 1540 – c. 5 November 1605) was a historian and translator living in the Mughal Empire.
About `Abd al-Qadir Bada'uni
ʿAbd-ul-Qadir Bada'uni (c. 21 August 1540 – c. 5 November 1605) was a historian and translator living in the Mughal Empire.
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