According to Hammir Mahakavya, one reason for attack upon Ranthambore was that the ruler Hammir had give protection to Alauddin Khilji’s rebel commander Mir Muhammad. Muslim Historian Isami has also confirmed this reason in his description. In 1299 CE, Alauddin Khilji had sent his two commanders Ulugh Khan and Nusrat Khan to invade Gujarat.

After conquering Gujarat, when the army was returning the Nav Muslims revolted near Jalore on the issue of the division of body. Although the rebels were barbarically suppressed yet out of them Muhammad Shah and his brother Kamru were successful in running away from there and reaching Ranthambhore ruler Hammir. Hammir not only provided them protection but also conferred the Jagir of Jagana to Muhammad Shah.

From Alauddin Khilji’s side, a demand was made to handover these rebels. When Hammir rejected this demand, the army of Alauddin Khilji attacked Ranthambhore. Giving protection to the refugees is a religious duty as per our scriptures. This kind of example was also set by king Raghu and Samudragupta. I were in place of Hammir, I would also take the same decision.