"Unexpectedly he arrived at a city which is called Banaras and which belonged to the territory of Gang [Kalachuri ruler Gangeyadeva16]. Never had a Muhammadan army reached this place. The city was two parasangs square, and contained plenty of water. The army could only remain there from morning to mid-day prayer because of the peril. The markets of the drapers, perfumers and jewelers were plundered, but it was impossible to do more. The people of the army became rich, for they all carried off gold, silver, perfumes and jewels, and got back in safety."