At the time when Sulṭán Aláu'ddín was investing Chitor, thinking the opportunity favourable, invaded India with a large army. The Sulṭán after the capture of that fortress, A. H. 703 (A. D. 1303), hastened to oppose him and Targhí possessed himself of the fords of the river Jumna, within five kos of Delhi. The Sulṭán entrenched himself in the vicinity outside the city walls. After some hostilities Targhí returned unsuccessful to his own country.