Among his "Victories and Conquests” is counted the "bringing away of the idol of Mahakal, which they have planted before the gateway of the Jami' Masjid at the capital city of Delhi in order that all true believers might tread upon it.”. (Iltutmish)

Among his "Victories and Conquests” is counted the "bringing away of the idol of Mahakal, which they have planted before the gateway of the Jami' Masjid at the capital city of Delhi in order that all true believers might tread upon it.”.

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