Alauddin Khilji sends his generals to conquer Gujarat on February 24, 1299.

Against advice, the sultan attacks the Mongols of the Chagati Khanate.

The advance guard of the Khilji army defeats the Mongols and pursues them as they withdraw.

However, the Mongol general Qutlugh Khwaja tricks the Khijli commander into a position where he is surrounded and killed by the Mongols.

In face of Alauddin's continued offensives, however, the Mongols have to retreat north.

The Mongols, after taking some time to rally, attack at the worst time possible for Alauddin Khilji—when he is occupied with besieging Chittor.