The new sultan arrived in Cairo in March , and a few weeks thereafter he ordered the properties of Qawsun confiscated by the state .
On 21 January 1342 , Ahmad was proclaimed sultan in Cairo .
The new sultan arrived in Cairo in March , and a few weeks thereafter Ahmad ordered the properties of Qawsun confiscated by the state .
On 21 January 1342 , Ahmad was proclaimed sultan in Cairo .