During the short and unstable reign of Aram Shah, the Rajput clans of Rajasthan appeared to reclaim much of their former prominence.

After solidifying his authority in Delhi, Iltutmish directed his focus towards Rajasthan, initiating campaigns to assert his dominance over the area.

[4] King Viradhaval of Gujarat faced tensions with Jaitrasingh, the ruler of Mewar, who maintained a hostile stance, bolstered by his confidence in his military strength.

According to historical accounts, during this time, a spy informed King Viradhaval about events in Nagada, where the city had been set ablaze, causing widespread panic.

These records suggest that despite initial setbacks, Jaitrasingha rallied his forces, decisively defeated the Sultan's army, and compelled the invaders to retreat.

Sharma bases his conclusion on the fact that Vastupala, the chief organizer of the anti-Muslim confederacy, was the governor of Cambay (now Khambat) during the invasion.

Ojha and Dashrath Sharma have suggested that Sihad was the grandson of Samantsingh of Mewar, this claim is not supported by earlier epigraphic sources.

After this, Mewar became a challenging region for many Turkish sultans of Delhi due to its difficult terrain and strong fortress.