The siege of Multan took place in

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, it was led by Pir Muhammad and Timur. A six-month long siege resulted in a Timurid victory.

Prelude

Pir Muhammad and Timur began his Campaign in India. Due to the unrest and civil war in the

Delhi Sultanate The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic empire based in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for 320 years (1206–1526).

. His aim was to conquer the capital city of Delhi, along his way he would capture and sack other cities.

The siege

During early

Timur's grandson Pir Muhammad set off to India. One of the first cities they entered was Multan. Then Pir Muhammad laid siege to the city of Multan, the siege lasted six months and resulted in a Timurid victory, following a massacre and total destruction of the city.

References

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