The Ghurids under Qutb ud-Din Aibak captured Gwalior after defeating Sulakshanapala, the King of Kachchhapaghata.

Sulakshanapala surrendered to Aibak, which led to the complete end of Rajput Kachchhapaghata dynasty[1][2][3][4][5] Sulakshanapala, the King of Kachchhapaghata dynasty surrendered the fort and accepted their sovereignty.

The Ghurids Qutb ud-Din Aibak, Muhammad of Ghor and Buhanuddhin Tughril marched towards Gwalior fort.

At the time Tughril was increasing his domain and influence and would have gained plunder upon the capitulation of Gwalior.

The fort held out for a long time, however, hard pressed by the Ghurids, they eventually surrendered.