Military Reforms Introduced by Ala-ud-Din

Army as the basis of strength: Ala-ud-Din's position was threatened on the one hand by the revolts of the nobles and Rajput's and on the other hand by the Mongols who occasionally invaded the frontier of India in the north-west. Moreover, he desired to extend his empire. All these needed a well-equipped army. As observed by Dr. P. Saran, "The [...]