It appears that Mahmud Khalji marched through the lands belonging to Mewar, issuing orders to his army to destroy anything in their path, including cultivated fields and temples.

Having acquired knowledge from previous assaults, Mahmud Khalji was aware of the formidable nature of the fort, situated atop a hill amidst rugged terrain and dense vegetation.

[citation needed] Setting up his camp at a distance from the fort, Mahmud Khalji personally surveyed the area, identifying a high hill on the western side that provided a strategic advantage for a potential attack.

Despite the challenges posed by the rough terrain and dense jungle covering the hill, Mahmud Khalji initiated the clearance of foliage and excavation of rocks to create a passage to the hilltop.

Skirmishes occurred during the road preparation, prompting Mahmud Khalji to deploy soldiers to engage the Rajputs while ensuring the passage construction remained undisturbed.

[citation needed] After successfully establishing his camp at the hilltop, Mahmud Khalji commenced the siege by encircling the fort from all directions, blocking off any potential entry points.

[citation needed] After the capture of Mandalgarh, Sultan Mahmud Khalji destroyed all the temples in the area and had mosques built in their place.

Additionally, Mahmud Khalji instructed the filling of a portion of the ditch surrounding the outer wall to facilitate access for his army and enable entry into the fort.