Timur crosses the Indus River at Attock on September 24.
The capture of towns and villages is often followed by the looting and massacre of their male inhabitants and raping of their women, as well as pillaging to support his massive army.
Timur writes many times in his memoirs of his specific disdain for the 'idolatrous' Hindus, although he also wages war against Muslim Indians during his campaign.
