 In the following year (1413–14 AD) Ahmad Shah defeated Asha Bhil, chief of Asawal.Ahmad Shah laid the foundation of the city at the site of Asawal on 26 February 1411 (at 1.20 pm, Thursday, the second day of Dhu al-Qi'dah, Hijri year 813) at Manek Burj.He chose it as the new capital on 4 March 1411.