![The Sultan then returned [from Jalor] to Delhi... and after his arrival ‘not a vestige or name remained of idol temples which had raised their heads on high; and the light of faith shone out from the darkness of infidelity... and the moon of religion and the state became resplendent from the heaven of prosperity and glory. (Iltutmish)](https://cdn.quotesdtb.com/img/quotes_images_webp/21/iltutmish-arrival-darkness-faith-952121.webp)
The Sultan then returned [from Jalor] to Delhi... and after his arrival ‘not a vestige or name remained of idol temples which had raised their heads on high; and the light of faith shone out from the darkness of infidelity... and the moon of religion and the state became resplendent from the heaven of prosperity and glory.
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Jonathan Edwards (theologian)
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Zachary Taylor
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