The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c31.776.2

v2.c31.776.2

All Gujarat became a prey to the invaders and the idol which, after the victory of Sulṭān Maḥmūd and his destruction of (the idol) *Manāt*, the Brāhmans had set up under the name of Somnāth, for the worship of the Hindus, was removed and carried to Delhi, where it was laid down for people to tread upon. Nuṣrat Khān proceeded to Kamāya (Cambay) and levied large quantities of jewels and precious articles from the merchants of the place who were very wealthy. He also took a handsome slave from his master (afterwards known as) Kāfūr Hazār-dīnārī, who was made *Malik-nāib*, and whose beauty captivated 'Alā ud-Dīn. Ulugh Khān and Nuṣrat Khān returned with great booty.''² Firishta adds the information that amongst the wives of Karṇa, who were captured in this expedition was ‘Kowla Devy,’¹ whose ‘beauty, wit and accomplishment so captivated ‘Alā ud-Dīn that he took her into his harem.’² The *Mirat-i-Ahmadi* states that before Karṇa fled he engaged the Muslim generals in battle; and the *Zafar ul-Wālih* informs us that it was ‘a hard struggle.’ This campaign did not however completely end Karṇa’s career. He appears to have maintained his independence in the hilly territory known as Baglan in Nasik;