History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c7.s1.23

c7.s1.23

Nuṣrat Khān marched with a contingent to plunder the beautiful and wealthy port of Cambay (Kambāyat of the Muslim chronicles). He exacted an immense booty in bullion, jewels and other valuables from the merchants (Khvajas) and other rich men of the city.²⁰ It was here that the slave Kāfūr, who later played a prominent part in the Deccan campaigns, was forcibly snatched away from his master who had bought him for a thousand dinārs.